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 sir, if you see what I mean. Intending no disrespect to the lady that's lost, Mr. Gordon."

"All right. But, hang it, I'm not at all sure this lady does want to be found!"

Hurd's expression showed that to his mind that put an entirely different complexion on the affair; in short, that matters were again complicated. He coughed dubiously.

"Perhaps, sir, an advertisement might do it after all. Suppose you referred to the young lady"

"Young lady, Hurd?"

"Beg pardon, sir. I should have said the lady."

"Very well," said Gordon with a smile. "Go ahead."

"Suppose you referred to the lady as Miss—I think you said Peggy, sir?"

"Quite right; Peggy."

"Referred to her as Miss Peggy Blank, sir, recalling—ah—any incident that might—might let her know you were meaning her, sir"

"I know the style you mean, Hurd. 'Will young and attractive brunette who noticed handsome, stout gentleman in lobby of New