I gripped the receiver firmly and groaned. I knew what was coming.

Dorice proposed that I should leave the office _instantly_ and catch the

next train to Naughton.

She adopted rushing tactics with which it was practically impossible to

cope.

All the time I was explaining to her how busy I was, and how I found it

out of the question even to think of leaving the office, she kept on

giving me varied and hurried directions.

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