It was while handling these volumes that Linda shifted several of the books written by her father, to separate them from those with which she meant to part.

She had grown so accustomed to opening each book she handled and looking through it, that she mechanically opened the first one she picked up and from among its leaves there fell a scrap of loose paper.

She picked it up and found it was a letter from the publishers of the book.

Linda's eyes widened suddenly as she read: MY DEAR STRONG: Sending you a line of congratulations.

You have gone to the head of the list of "best sellers" among medical works, and the cheque I draw you for the past six months' royalties will be considerably larger than that which goes to your most esteemed contemporary on your chosen subject.
Very truly yours, The signature was that of Frederic Dickman, the editor of one of the biggest publishing houses of the country.
"Hm," she said to herself softly.