[Ranching for Sylvia by Harold Bindloss]@TWC D-Link bookRanching for Sylvia CHAPTER XVII 3/16
Can't you wait until to-morrow ?" "I'll feel easier when I've got it off my mind." The doctor thought this likely.
He made a sign of acquiescence and took out his notebook; and Herbert give him the rubber company's London address and then dictated: "_Regret I am incapacitated for business for indefinite period by motor accident.
If advisable appoint new director in my place before shareholders' meeting, which cannot attend.
Compelled to remain in strict quietness_." "You might send these people a short note," he added, "stating that I'm submitting to your advice, and giving them a few particulars about my injuries." "I'll be glad to do so." "Then there's only another thing.
I'd like some notice of the accident put into a leading London paper--it will explain my retirement to people who would soon begin to wonder why I wasn't at my post." "It shall be attended to; but I scarcely think Mr.Phillips and his motoring friend will appreciate the notoriety you will confer on them." Herbert smiled. "There's no reason why I should consider Phillips.
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