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第2章 出行奔雷轩

　　Nothing was added to this at the moment, but the next day hesaid:

　　"Have you ever had any experience at this kind of work?" heinquired.

　　Outside in the gloom they stood, while the leader parleyedwithin. Then doors swung open and they were invited in with a"Steady, now."

　　"I'm after bread," was all he said as he passed.

　　"All right," said Carrie resignedly, "I'll do it, but if I make afailure now it's your fault."

　　"Perhaps it was," said Mrs. Hurstwood, knowing full well thatsuch was not the case, as Jessica had been her companion forweeks. She had recovered herself sufficiently to wish to knowmore of the details.

　　"Tuesday," said Carrie, "but they don't allow visitors."

　　"Eh?" he said, looking out. "Dramatic agents? I don't know.You'll find them in the 'Clipper,' though. They all advertise inthat."

　　"Well, I've tried to get something," he exclaimed. What do youwant me to do?"