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Randolph Mason looked up from his desk as William Harris burst into his office. The commission-merchant's face was red, and he was panting with excitement. "Mr. Mason," he cried, "there is trouble on foot; you must help me out!"
"Trouble," echoed Mason, "is it any new thing to meet? Why do you come back with your petty matters?"