Linda stepped into this, tore open the envelope and slipped out the sheet it contained.

Dazedly she stared at the slip that fell from it.

Slowly the color left her cheeks and then came rushing back from her surcharged heart until her very ears were red, because that slip was very manifestly a cheque for five hundred dollars.

Mentally and physically Linda shook herself, then she straightened to full height, tensing her muscles and holding the sheet before her with a hand on each side to keep it from shaking, while she read: MY DEAR MADAM: I sincerely apologize for having waited so long before writing you of the very exceptional reception which your articles have had.

I think one half their attraction has been the exquisite and appealing pictures you have sent for their illustration.