"There's nothing like banking on the hundredth chance," he said. "I shall
try it myself one of these days."
"Say!" said Jake in his soft drawl. "I wish you luck!"
Saltash laughed and turned away, to be instantly seized upon by Bunny.
"I say you are a good chap! The boss has been telling me. You're going to
put me up to a job."
"If you'll take it," said Saltash.
Bunny thrust a hand through his arm and squeezed it impulsively. "I'll
take anything from you, Charlie. Hope I shall be man enough for you,
that's all."
"Oh, you're man enough," said Saltash kindly. "Just the sort I want. Look
here, I can't stop now. But I'll come over on Sunday and talk things
over--if Jake permits."
"Any day," said Jake.
Saltash nodded. "Good. I'll ring you up tomorrow, Maud. You're sure you
mean tomorrow?"
"Quite sure," she said with a smile.
He swept her a bow and went out with Bunny.
Maud turned instantly to her husband. "Jake, I've got something to tell
you--to consult you about."
He stopped her with that smile of his that was so good to see. "Oh, I
guess not. You've fixed it all up without my help. But his lordship for
once had the diplomacy to ask me first."
"Oh, did he?" She looked confused for a moment.
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