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UNDER HIS THUMB. © Ay or otherwise his face did not indicate. Without com- ment he abruptly said: ‘‘Now I wish you tell me all you know concerning a certain pretty compositor employed in this estab- lishment. They call her Stella, I believe.’’ Before Steve could reply, both were thrilled by the cry, in a shrill, female voice: ‘“Release me, sir. Help! help!” (eCoy pauicel exeye) gs) (E(@) mn