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For a full minute Compton did not speak.
"You may continue with your work in the plant," he said at last, "and we will keep
the accountants, for a while at least. And now I am going to ask you to excuse
me. I find that I tire very quickly since I have been threatened with influenza."
Jimmy bid his employer good night, and Mr. Compton turned into the library as
the former continued along across the hall to the entrance. He was putting on his
overcoat when Elizabeth Compton emerged from the music-room and approached
him.
"I overheard your conversation with father," she said. "It seems to me that you are
making a deliberate attempt to cause him worry and apprehension--you are
taking advantage of his illness to frighten him into keeping you in his employ. I
should think you would be ashamed of yourself."
"I am sorry that you think that," said Jimmy. "If it was not for your father and
you I wouldn't have urged the matter at all."
"You are just doing it to hold your position," retorted the girl, "and now, by
threats of blackmail you prevent me from exposing you--you are a despicable
cur."
Jimmy felt the blood mounting to his face. He was mortified and angry, and yet
he was helpless because his traducer was a woman. Unconsciously he drew
himself to his full height.
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