“I’m no good at this job,” I said slowly. “Want me to pat you on the head and say ‘There, there?’” In spite of myself I laughed. “That’s better,” said Beck. “Now then, what’s it all about? Girl trouble, I suppose.” I shook my head. “It’s been coming on for some time.” “As a matter of fact I’ve noticed it,” said Beck unexpectedly. “The world’s in a confusing state nowadays. The issues aren’t clear as they used to be. When discouragement sets in, it’s like dry rot. Whacking great mushrooms bursting through the walls! If that’s so, your usefulness to us is over. You’ve done some first-class work,
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