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LEPRECHAUN TALES
Instead of jewels he can steal scenes and dialogue from now on, only its respectable.” “I’m not a jewel thief,” Jonathon snapped irritably. Lafferty swallowed incredulously. “You mean you didn’t have this cooked up already?” he demanded of Swart. “No,” Swart said expansively, “We missed a bet on that, but thanks to you we can capitalize on the publicity yet. We’ll all make barrels of money,” he paused and glanced meaningly at Lafferty. “You understand, of course, that I mean we will all make barrels of money.” Lafferty nodded and smiled. “I get you. I’ll forget all about tonight and pretend I was bowling instead.” Swart picked up Lola’s diamond brooch from his, desk and walked to the Mantle and placed it in a wall safe. “Then the whole thing’s settled,” he boomed. “Even to keeping the diamond brooch that started the whole business here in my wall safe tonight.”‘ “Mr. Swart,” Jonathon said, “if you want me to write plays for you—fine. About working with Miss Langtry though I can’t say. That’s up to her.” Max Swart looked at Lola and saw the delightful blush which stained her cheeks and the shy smile that fluttered over her lips. “I think everything will be all right on that angle,” he said drily. Tink did a little jig step and slapped Nastee on the back almost knocking him over.