The sensible thing to do
was to meet the issue boldly, and take the job of launching
Carpenter under proper auspices. He really was a wonderful man, and
deserved to be treated decently.
I addressed the reporter again. "Listen. This gentleman is a man of
remarkable gifts, and does not take money for them; so, if you are
going to tell about him at all, do it in a dignified way."
"Of course! I had no other idea--"
"Your city editor might have another idea," I remarked, drily.
"Permit me to introduce myself." I gave him my name, and saw him
start.
"You mean _the_ Mr.--" Then, giving me a swift glance, he decided it
was not necessary to complete the question.
Said I: "Here is my card," and handed it to him.
He glanced at it, and said, "I'll be very glad to explain matters to
the desk, and see that the story is handled exactly as you wish."
"Thank you," I replied. "Now, yesterday I was caught in that mob at
the picture theatre, and knocked nearly insensible. This gentleman
found me, and healed me almost instantly.
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