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I will tell her to be careful . '' `` Oh , all right . '' O'Mally bounced out with a reflection of Ardessa 's disdainful expression on his face . Saturday afternoon was always a half-holiday , to be sure , but since she had weeks of freedom when he was away -- However -- At two o'clock Becky Tietelbaum appeared at his door , clad in the sober office suit which Miss Devine insisted she should wear , her note-book in her hand , and so frightened that her fingers were cold and her lips were pale . She had never taken dictation from the editor before . It was a great and terrifying occasion . `` Sit down , '' he said encouragingly .