"Tell Miss Laura that I wish to see her at once." "Very well, sir." She appeared shortly.

If Fitzgerald admired her beauty he yet more admired her perfect poise and unconcern.

Many another woman would have evinced some embarrassment.

Not she.
"Laura, what's the meaning of this hoax ?" the admiral demanded sternly.
"Mr.Fitzgerald tells me that he had no idea you were hiring him as my secretary." "I am sure he hadn't the slightest." The look she sent Fitzgerald was full of approval.

"He hadn't any idea at all save that I asked him to come here at eight this evening.