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From most men Banneker would have found the form of address patronizing. But the thin, knotty face of Edmonds was turned upon him with so kindly a regard in the hollow eyes that he felt an innate stir of knowledge that here was a man who might be a friend. He made no answer, however, merely glancing at the speaker.
"You never come to my house any more," said Nina, one noon period. "Come home with me this afternoon, won't you, dear?" Rosemary was acutely conscious of her brother's wishes concerning Nina, and she knew that he preferred she did not go often to the Edmonds' handsome home. "Well at least come shopping with me," suggested Nina, noticing the younger girl's hesitation.
So you are to go, and the whole regiment will envy you." "I am obliged to you indeed, sir," Edgar said in delight. "I do not know how to thank you, sir." "I do not want any thanks, Smith, for a service that has cost me nothing. Now you are to go straight to Sergeant Edmonds. I have sent him a note already, and he is to set the tailors at work at once to rig you out in the karkee uniform.
Edmonds, who saw a broncho team and a a wagon appear from behind the barn, realized that he must decide the matter without delay. "As I want to reach Lander's before it's dark I'll have to get on," he said carelessly. "If you'll give me a letter to the broker, I'll send it to him." Next moment a clear voice rose somewhere outside. "I guess you needn't worry," it said, "I'll go right in."
Experience and the warnings of Russell Edmonds had told him that the only course of editorial independence lay in totally ignoring the effect of what he might write upon the profits and prejudices of the advertisers, who were, of course, the principal support of the paper.
All this sugar and honey however did not make the mission of Envoy Edmonds less bitter to the States. They heard that he was going about through half the cities of the obedient Netherlands in a sort of triumphal procession, and it was the general opinion of the politicians and financiers of the continent that peace between Spain and England was as good as made.
In our own ranks, we have a man who spent eight long and perilous years in such a gallant struggle to save a world for humanoid decency. Senator Harding " From the darkened sea of faces, a voice suddenly sounded. "Will the senator yield?" It was the deep baritone of Harding. Edmonds frowned in irritation, but nodded. A few words of confirmation on his point from Harding couldn't hurt.
Still, if you'll wait a few minutes I'll see what I can do." Sally left him, and he turned to his wife, whose expression suggested that she had overheard part of what was said and had guessed the rest. "You mean to raise that money? After all, we are friends of his, and it may save him from letting Edmonds get his grip upon the Range," she said. Hastings made a sign of reluctant assent.
As secretive as the Order is, we don't know much of anything about this Talent you say they have, much less how to combat it." The intercom chimed before he could go further. Dawson answered, and Medart joined him, looking into the screen. "Lieutenant Edmonds, Duty Officer of the Watch," the caller identified herself. "The head of the district Sanctioners is here. He has extradition papers for Ms.
"He snorts, and in that snort is sublimated the wisdom and experience of a ripe ninety years on Park Row. Speak, O Compendium of all the " "Shut up, Tommy," interrupted Edmonds. He resumed his pipe, gave it two anxious puffs, and, satisfied of its continued vitality, said: "Banneker, uh? Resign, uh? You think he would?" "I think so." "Does he think so?" "That's my belief."
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