What shall I do?
"Ben Barclay." "Send answer to the hotel," said Ben, to the operator.
Four hours later a messenger brought to Ben the following dispatch: "Your news is most surprising.

Sell at the figure named if you think it best.

You have full powers.
"Helen Hamilton." Mr.Taylor watched Ben's face eagerly as he read the telegram, for he knew that it must relate to his offer.
"What does your principal say ?" he inquired.
"You can read the telegram, Mr.Taylor." Taylor did so.
"So you have full powers ?" he said.

"Mrs.Hamilton must feel great confidence in you." There was a proud flush on Ben's cheek as he replied: "I have reason to think that she does.

I hope it is not misplaced." "I hope you won't drive a hard bargain with me, Ben." "I don't mean to bargain at all.