But in this respect he was to be gratified, in the usual way
things desired happen in life--that is, by taking pains to bring them
about.
When Mr. Brad came back from his vacation his manner had somewhat
changed. He had the air of a person who stands on firm ground.
He felt that he was a personage. He betrayed this in a certain
deliberation of speech, as if any remark from him now might be important.
In a way he felt himself related to public affairs.
In short, he had exchanged the curiosity of the reporter for the
omniscience of the editor. And for a time Philip was restrained from
intruding the subject of the Mavick sensation. However, one day after
dinner he ventured:
"I see, Mr. Brad, that your hit still attracts attention." Mr. Brad
looked inquiringly blank.
I mean about the millionaire heiress. It has excited a wide interest."
"Ah, that! Yes, it gave me a chance," replied Brad, who was thinking
only of himself.
"I've had several letters about it from the country."
"Yes? Well, I suppose," said Brad, modestly, "that a little country
notoriety doesn't hurt a person."
Philip did not tell his interlocutor that, so far as he knew, nobody in
the country had ever heard the name of Olin Brad, or knew there was such
a person in existence.
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