[The Drums Of Jeopardy by Harold MacGrath]@TWC D-Link bookThe Drums Of Jeopardy CHAPTER XV 4/37
Now they strike on the principle that it is excellent policy always to be demanding something; it keeps capitalism where it belongs--on the ragged edge of things.
No matter what they demand they never expect to give an equivalent; and a just cause isn't necessary. Thus the present-day agitator has only one perplexity--that of eluding the iron hand of the Department of Justice. Suddenly the man in the chair brought the newspaper close up and stared. He jumped to his feet, ran out and up the next flight of stairs.
He stopped before a door and turned the knob a certain number of times. Presently the door opened the barest crack; then it was swung wide enough to admit the visitor. "Look!" he whispered, indicating Cutty's advertisement. The occupant of the room snatched the newspaper and carried it to a window. Will purchase the drums of jeopardy at top price.
No questions asked.
Address this office. Double C. "Very good.
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