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The New Administration

           Hewasnowmayorofagreatcity,thecynosureofalleyes.ItseemedtohimherememberedhavingalreadymetMrs.Brandon,astheladystyledherself,andsheremindedhimwhere.IthadbeentwoyearsbeforeinthegrilloftheRichelieu.Heimmediatelyrecalleddetailsoftheinterestingoccasion.

           "Ah,yes,andsincethen,asIunderstandit,youmarriedandyourhusbanddied.Mostunfortunate."

           Mr.Slusshadalargeinternationalmannersuited,ashethought,toamaninsoexaltedaposition.

           Mrs.Brandonnoddedresignedly.Hereyebrowsandlasheswerecarefullydarkenedsoastosweetenthelinesofherface,andadimplehadbeenmadeinonecheekbytheaidofanorangestick.Shewasthepictureofdelicatefemininityappealinglydistressful,andyettoallappearancecommerciallycompetent.

           "AtthetimeImetyouyouwereconnectedwiththegovernmentserviceinWashington,Ibelieve."

           "Yes,IhadasmallplaceintheTreasuryDepartment,butthisnewadministrationputmeout."

           Sheliftedhereyesandleanedforward,thusbringinghertorsointoaravishingposition.ShehadtheairofonewhohasdonemanythingsbesidesworkintheTreasuryDepartment.Noleastdetail,assheobserved,waslostonMr.Sluss.

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