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 "Is Mr. Bennet here?"

"This is Mr. Bennet," answered Truman at which the note was handed to him. The boy waited while Bennet read:

Dear Mr. Bennet:

I know this is unconventional but I would like a few words with you. I'll be waiting at the main gate.

The Girl you rescued.

At reading the signature Bennet immediately thought of Lida but the note not being in her handwriting he realized it was not she who wished to see him. He had forgotten Louise for the time. He reread the note and stood gazing at it till recalled by the words of the newsboy who was still waiting.

"She's a swell Dame that's waitin' for youze" he volunteered hoping for another tip, knowing from experience the prodigality of college boys, particularly where note carrying was concerned. He was disappointed, however, for Bennet instead of handing him another coin or making any remark got into his hat and coat and strode down the stairs. At the gate he was greeted with an extended hand, and:

"How do you do, Mr. Bennet?"

Bennet raised his hat and smiled, a little bit puzzled; then waited for the girl to speak again.

"I suppose I'm very bold and I've lost in your estimation but I've wanted for ever so long to let you know how grateful I was for the way you came to our rescue that afternoon last fall. At first I did not know who you were,