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<p>“There is just one thing,” he continued. “<abbr epub:type="z3998:name-title">Mrs.</abbr> Julia Burdett Parslow is a little inclined⁠—I may have mentioned this before⁠—”</p>
<p>“You did,” said the subeditor.</p>
<p><abbr epub:type="z3998:name-title">Mr.</abbr> Wilberfloss chirruped on, unchecked.</p>
<p>“A little inclined to be late with her ‘Moments with Budding Girlhood’. If this should happen while I am away, just write her a letter, quite a pleasant letter, you understand, pointing out the necessity of being in good time. The machinery of a weekly paper, of course, cannot run smoothly unless contributors are in good time with their copy. She is a very sensible woman, and she will understand, I am sure, if you point it out to her.”</p>
<p>“A little inclined to be late with her ‘Moments with Budding Girlhood.’ If this should happen while I am away, just write her a letter, quite a pleasant letter, you understand, pointing out the necessity of being in good time. The machinery of a weekly paper, of course, cannot run smoothly unless contributors are in good time with their copy. She is a very sensible woman, and she will understand, I am sure, if you point it out to her.”</p>
<p>The subeditor nodded.</p>
<p>“And there is just one other thing. I wish you would correct a slight tendency I have noticed lately in <abbr epub:type="z3998:name-title">Mr.</abbr> Asher to be just a trifle⁠—well, not precisely <em>risky</em>, but perhaps a shade <em>broad</em> in his humour.”</p>
<p>“His what?” said Billy Windsor.</p>
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