CHAPTER LXII

The Cottage in the Wood The Green Archer was of no public interest. Mr. Syme, the news editor, said this much, with uncompromising emphasis, and for once Spike could invent no new development. "Besides which," said Syme's voice on the 'phone, "Bellamy wrote last week threatening a libel action. He says you're depreciating the value of the property." "Rats!" scoffed Spike. "That ghost has put ten thousand dollars on to its value! Honestly, Mr. Syme, this story is worth waiting for." "Come straight along and wait in …