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Rh He took a letter from his pocket and handed it to her.

“I am to read this?”

He nodded. She opened it and read:

“Mr. Richard Strong, New York City.

“: I have read, with very great interest, a serial story, published in your magazine, entitled ‘Francesca.’ I feel that there is the making of a delightful comedy in the plot of this novel, and I write to ask you whether it would be possible for me to secure the dramatic rights from the author. As the story is anonymous, I appeal to you to put me in touch with the writer in question. I shall appreciate an immediate reply.

“With thanks to you, in advance, Sincerely, “, “Empire Theatre, New York City.”

“Am I dreaming this? Does this mean my book?”

He smiled at her earnestness.

“It does. I came down to talk it over with you and see what you wanted me to do.”

“What do you think about it, yourself?”

“I think it’s a great idea. It will advertise the book enormously. The book will help the play. In the meantime, they both advertise you.”

“A play made of my thoughts? It’s too wonder-