repudiate my action. You told me
what to do, but you did not insult my intelligence by telling me how to
do it. When my late brigadier sent me after the German sniper he didn't
take into consideration the probability that the sniper might get me. He
told me to get the sniper. It was my business to see to it that I
accomplished my mission and carried my objective, which, of course, I
could not have done if I had permitted the German to get me."

"I see, Bill. Well, give that blue vase to the porter in the morning. I
paid fifteen cents for it in a five, ten and fifteen cent store.
Meanwhile, hop into that upper berth and help yourself to a well-earned
rest."

"But aren't you going to a wedding anniversary at Santa Barbara, Mr.
Ricks?"

"I am not. Bill, I discovered a long time ago that it's a good idea for
me to get out of town and play golf as often as I can. Besides which,
prudence dictates that I remain away from the office for a week after
the seeker of blue vases fails to deliver the goods and--by the way,
Bill, what sort of a game do you play? Oh, forgive me, Bill. I forgot
about your left arm."

"Say, look here, sir," Bill Peck retorted, I'm big enough and ugly
enough to play one-handed golf."

"But, have you ever tried it?"

"No, sir," Bill Peck replied seriously, "but--it shall be done!"

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