"I did at one time mean," said Miss Flite, echoing the sigh, "to nominate, constitute, and appoint poor Gridley. Also very regular, my charming girl. I assure you, most exemplary! But he wore out, poor man, so I have appointed his successor. Don't mention it. This is in confidence."
She carefully opened her reticule a little way and showed me a folded piece of paper inside as the appointment of which she spoke.
"Another secret, my dear. I have added to my collection of birds."

I did at one time mean to appoint poor Gridley. Also very regular, most exemplary! But he wore out, poor man, so I have appointed his successor. This is in confidence."
Her face clouded as she went on.
"Another secret, my dear. I have added to my collection of birds. 