The managing editor always consulted his chief in matters of both small and large importance.

Sometimes, as in this case, it was merely a nominal inquiry.
"Yes--No.

Let me see it." He took the type-written matter just as it came from the telegraph editor and ran over it carefully.

Then he laid the sheets down on his desk and did some very hard thinking.
"We won't run this today," he said finally.
The managing editor was standing in the doorway between the two rooms.

He was astounded at his chief's remark, and thought he had perhaps misunderstood him.
"What did you say ?" "Leave it out.