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 pursue him on foot. By Buddha, what a theme for S.A.!

S.A.?

Sex appeal. And Dick Ruby's got it. Dick Ruby's got IT. Ke-rist, what a lovely old picture! In his enthusiasm Lawrence barked a resounding Woof! Woof!

To say that Ambrose experienced a sense of relief would be a negative way of expressing his feelings, although he did not comprehend what had happened any more clearly than he had comprehended his previous adventures in this legendary world. Apparently, Fate held him firmly by the hand and was leading him on and on. Even now his good sense warned him that she would eventually drop him in some particularly muddy ditch, but at any rate he was beginning to believe that Griesheimer would receive something for his money. So, for the present, there was nothing to worry about. It had all turned out so much simpler than he expected it would do. Jack had been right after all: he, Ambrose, had been a fool not to sign up earlier.

Well, he replied to Lawrence, if you think it's all right, let's get to work. What do I do first?

Lawrence laughed again.

You don't think I'd make a fellow that's collecting