The Inspector ran it through hurriedly.
The paper was stamped American Embassy,' and it was the digest of several opinions as to the effect of the new patent law upon the import of articles manufactured under processes controlled by the Coulson & Bruce syndicate.

At the end there were a few lines in the Ambassador's own handwriting, summing up the situation.

Mr.Coulson produced another packet of letters and documents.
"If you've an hour or so to spare, Mr.Jacks," he said, "I'd like to go right into this with you, if it would interest you any.

It's my business over here, so naturally I am glad enough of an opportunity to talk it over." Mr.Jacks passed back the paper promptly.
"I am extremely obliged to you," he said.

"I am sure I should find it most interesting.