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Adams, Samuel Hopkins, 1871-1958

"Average Jones"

"
"You spoke of having some one guard the corners of the block,"
continued the girl, after a thoughtful silence. "Do you think I'd
better arrange for that?"
"No need. There'll be a hundred people on watch."
"Have you called out the militia?" she asked, twinkling.
"Better than that. I've employed the tools of my trade."
He handed her a galley proof marked with many corrections. She ran
through it with growing amazement.
HAVE YOU SEEN THE DOG?
$100-One Hundred Dollars-$100
FOR THE BEST ANSWER IN 500 WORDS
OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
Between now and next Saturday an old Pug Dog
will come out of a big House on West 16th Street,
between 5th and 6th Avenues. It may be by Day.
It may be at any hour of the Night. Now, you Boys,
get to work.
REMEMBER: $100 IN CASH
HERE ARE THE POINTS TO MIND--
1. Description of the Dog.
2. Description of Person with him.
3. Description of House he Comes from.
4. Account of Where they Go.


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