CHAPTER 4It was while The Early Bird was calling upon Miss Harley that Mr. Clackworthy was paying a visit to the Daily Globe. His prepossessing appearance gained, him instant admission to the office of the advertising manager, a man named Dunn, who received him with that cordiality which hints at the expectation of receiving a fat advertising contract.
“Mr. Dunn,” explained the master confidence man, “I am not a cash customer today; in fact, I am looking for a little free information. I am planning a new product which will mean some advertising. I have been attracted by the campaign with the catch phrase, ‘How Old Is Mary?’ I like the man’s work and would like to get in touch with him.”
“Certainly,” agreed Mr. Dunn. “I do not know who the advertiser is, but the copy came to us from the K
