Miss Timpson, who seldom permitted reticence to interfere with curiosity, asked him what was the matter.
"I do declare, Mr.Daniels," she said, "you look as if you had the cares of the nation on your shoulders tonight.

Has anything gone wrong with one of those important cases of yours ?" Mr.Daniels shook his head.

"No," he answered, gravely.

"My cases are progressing satisfactorily.

My worries just now are not professional.
I heard some news this afternoon which--er--upset me somewhat, that is all." "News?
Upsettin' news?
Land sakes, do tell us! What is it ?" But Mr.Daniels refused to tell.