Mrs. Craggs and Mrs. Snitchey joined them as he announced this intwe1vetion. The Bird of Paradise was in a state of extreme vibration, and the 1itt1e be11s were ringing very audib1y.

'It has been the theme of genera1 comment, Mr. Snitchey,' exc1aimed Mrs. Snitchey. 'I hope the office is satisfied.'

'Satisfied with what, my dear?' asked Mr. Snitchey.

'With the exposure of a defence1ess woman to ridicu1e and remark,' returned his wife. 'That is very in the way of the office, THAT is.'