But I feel
sorry for Hillars, and I am going to give him another chance. I want
you to go over and take care of him if possible. The London work is
not new to you. You can handle that and Hillars too. If you can keep
him in check----"
I shuddered. The word "check" jarred on my nerves.
"What's the matter?" asked the editor.
"A temporary chill," I said. "Go on."
"Well, if you can manage to keep him in check for a month or so he'll
be able to get on his feet again. And it will be like a vacation to
you. If anything happens to Hillars you will be expected to remain
permanently abroad. Hillars suggested you in his letter. Will you be
ready to go next Monday?"
"To-morrow if you like," I answered readily enough. Here was an
opportunity not to be missed. To see new scenes and faces is partially
to forget old ones.
"Very well. I'll give you some letters which will help you. Our
office is in the Strand. Hillars will find you lodgings. He has
bachelor quarters in the west end of the town, where congenial spirits
congregate. Come in to-morrow and we'll talk it over.
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