As a matter of fact, things are altogether better in the city to-day.

You made a big mistake in taking us out of our depth, but we are going to pull through, after all.

'Unions' have been going up all day." Laverick's presence, and the sound of his even, matter-of-fact tone, seemed to act like a tonic upon his late partner.

He made no reference, however, to Laverick's words.
"You got my note ?" he asked hoarsely.
"Naturally I got it," Laverick answered impatiently, "and I came at once.

Try and pull yourself together.