[A Splendid Hazard by Harold MacGrath]@TWC D-Link bookA Splendid Hazard CHAPTER XVII 5/17
She balanced herself with a hand on each side of the jam. "Father, how can you work when the sun is so beautiful outside? Good morning, Mr.Breitmann," cordially. "Good morning." "Work is over, Laura.
Come in." The admiral reached forth an arm and caught her, drawing her gently in and finally to his breast. Breitmann would have given an eye for that right.
The picture set his nerves twitching. "I am not in the way ?" "Not at all," answered the secretary.
"I was just leaving." And with good foresight he passed out. "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever," murmured the admiral. "Fudge!" and she laughed. "We are having a fine voyage." "Splendid! Why is it that I am always happy ?" "It is because you do not depend upon others for it, my dear.
I am happy, too.
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