I couldn't understand what it was all about, except that it was connected with those fire-extinguishers Miss Sally had." "It was about the meanest piece of business I have ever run across," said the attorney, speaking more to Susan than to Mrs.Smith.

"It was the most vindictive thing I ever heard of.

Do you know any reason why that editor should want to annoy Miss Briggs ?" "Mr.Jones annoy Miss Sally ?" said Susan, with surprise.

"I can't imagine why he should." "That's what puzzles me," said Toole.

"There doesn't seem to be any reason whatever, except that he is showing his ill-will.