![]() In fact, he says he'll even work through his lunch hour if necessary.Ĭan we have lunch, Nathaniel? I came a little early because I wanted to show you a perfectly gorgeous new automobile I saw on the way. Stepp says he'll have everything ready and assembled for us in time for the train. Yes, what is it, Walter? Good morning Stepp. King, I don't see how I possibly could have- Now, I wouldn't say anything to Mr.īut just for your own reassurance, come here. Now, you've suffered an hallucination but you mustn't let it bother you. Sometimes, in periods of stress it's difficult to separate the real from the imaginary. We've all been under a strain recently and a tired tense mind can work tricks on a man. I tried to get him to reconsider but he wouldn't. I knew he was angry about that paper I lost. I wasn't surprised when he discharged me. There's something very wrong around here.īaldwin discharged me Saturday night and I And I shot him, Mr. Title searches, balance sheets, audits early correspondence on our proposed contract. I want a list of all their holdings in different locations. Now, I want a complete Bonanza file, you understand? We'll be gone several days. We won't be coming back here after lunch. However, I expect there's still enough time.Īlthough you'll have to take the papers to the train. I'm afraid you picked rather a bad morning to be late, Stepp. He's rather chipper, as a matter of fact.Ĭan I see you in my office, please? Well, I thought maybe Mr. Stepp, are you there? Are you coming? Can you get here right away? I I'll come. I'll tell him your alarm didn't ring but if you don't get down here quickly, I don't know what will happen. He You say he's asked for me? Yes, and he's very much on edge you know, over this Bonanza deal. Stepp? Are you all right? Did you oversleep? No.īaldwin I thought Honestly, you better get down here as quickly as you can. Telephone? Why would they telephone? Why not What time is it? It's 10:30. Stepp, are you there? Who What is it? You're wanted on the telephone. Stepp, whatever happened? You weren't home last night, were you? No, I was riding on the ferry.Īnd- On the ferry? Have they Has anyone been here looking for me? No, not a soul.Īll that rain last night, you'll catch your death of cold. It'll be all right to clean the office on Monday.ĭon't open your umbrella on the inside, sir.ĭon't you know that's bad luck? No, I didn't know that. You working kind of late for Saturday, ain't you? Yes, a little. We leave for Denver Monday for the final meeting on the Bonanza issue and I'm not inclined to spend Saturday night arguing with you anymore. I've no time to discuss it any further, Stepp. It was only a slip in filing, only misplaced. ![]() I'm sure it couldn't possibly - Yes, here it is.īaldwin, won't Can't you possibly reconsider my- We've been over that, Stepp.īaldwin don't my 21 years of loyal service count for anything? Loyalty is no substitute for accuracy and efficiency.Īnd the paper you lost yesterday was a serious matter. Stepp, you still here? Where's that paper listing Bonanza's Lead Mountain holdings? Well, I'm sure it's right there, sir. These objects play an important part in tonight's tale. I hope you'll excuse me if I appear a trifle excited but I've just come into possession of a cure for insomnia.įor best results, they must be taken internally.Īn idiot can operate it and indeed many do.
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