in the morning paper?"
"No, I didn't see the papers this morning. My head felt too bad."
"Well, just glance at it. It will interest you. They have the
Kimberley Queen, the great new South African diamond on exhibition
there."
"They have? I never heard of it before, but isn't that
interesting. I certainly would like to see it. Have you ever seen
it?"
"No, but I have made up my mind not to miss a sight of it. They
say it is wonderful. You'd better come along. I may have something
interesting to tell you, too."
"Well, I believe I will go. Thank you, Maud, for suggesting it.
Perhaps the little change will make me feel better. What train are
you going to take? The ten-two? All right, I'll try to meet you at
the station. Good-bye, Maud."
"Good-bye, Ella."
Craig stopped the machine, ran it back again and repeated the
record. "So," he commented at the conclusion of the repetition,
"the 'plant' has taken root. Annie Grayson has bitten at the
bait."
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