"
Killigrew, subdued and mystified, went in search of Thomas and discovered
him in almost the exact spot he had left him; for Thomas, having
breakfasted, had returned to the living-room to await the motor.
"Thomas, when Kitty comes down, apologize. And remember this, that you
can't kiss a pretty girl just because you happen to want to."
"But, Mr. Killigrew, I didn't want to!" said Thomas.
"Well, I'll be tinker-dammed!"
"I mean . . . Really, sir, it is better that I should return at once to
the city. I'm a rotter."
"Don't be a fool! Take your grips back to your room, and don't let's
have any more nonsense. Finish up that report from Brazil; and if you
handle it right, I'll take you into the office where you'll be away from
the women folks."
Thomas' heart went down in despair.
"Mrs. Killigrew can find another secretary for the bureau. I shan't say
a word to her, and I'll see that Kitty doesn't. You've had your
breakfast. Go and finish up that report. Williams," Killigrew called to
the second man, "take Mr. Webb's grips up to his rooms.
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