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 feature. It's an idea of my own. I always decide who a person looks like and it saves trouble. Most women, by the way, look like Maxine Elliott or Maude Adams," he added with a grin.

"And most men like Henry Miller?"

"Well, sometimes it's John Drew. But that's mostly the way they dress. Drew's losing vogue a little now. About time, too. As for Maude Adams, why, I don't think a whole lot of her beauty, but the women are always tickled to death if you say they resemble her. If I want to lay it on a bit artistically I say they have Maxine Elliott's beauty and Maude Adams's charm. That rings the bell every time. Well, I'm much obliged. Hope you'll like the story in the morning." "I shall love it," responded Gordon gravely. "Good night. By the way, let me offer you a cigar."

"Thanks; I don't mind."

"Take two or three, won't you?"

"Sure. I'll make a hit at the office. 'Have one of Gordon Ames's two dollar cigars?' I'll say. The city editor's been throwing the harpoon into me lately and maybe this'll square me for a while. Much obliged. Good night."