On the contrary, if I am aware of what is being planned, I
can prevent others from doing something illegal and unethical." "In
that event, Shirley, I should say you are quite justified in
eavesdropping."
"But how can I do it? I can't hide in a closet and listen."
"Buy a dictograph and have it hidden in the room where the
conversation takes place. It will record every word of it."
"Where can I buy one?"
"In San Francisco."
"Will you telephone to your San Francisco office and have them buy
one for me and ship it to you, together with directions for using.
George Sea Otter can bring it over to me when it arrives."
"Shirley, this is most extraordinary."
"I quite realize that. May I depend upon you to oblige me in this
matter?"
"Certainly. But why pick on me, of all persons, to perform such a
mission for you?"
"I can trust you to forget that you have performed it."
"Thank you. I think you may safely trust me. And I shall attend to
the matter immediately."
"You are very kind, Mr. Cardigan. How is your dear old father? Moira
told me sometime ago that he was ill."
"He's quite well again, thank you. By the way, Moira doesn't know
that you and I have ever met. Why don't you tell her?"
"I can't answer that question--now. Perhaps some day I may be in a
position to do so.
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