16/17 You are on your way to Canada? It is to a business friend of mine, a banker, in Montreal, Mr.James Ritchie. You will find him a good man to know, and I fancy glad to serve any--ah--friend of mine." On hearing Sir Archibald's name, Cameron's manner became distinctly haughty, and he was on the point of declining the letter, when Sir Archibald, who was quick to observe his manner, took him by the arm and led him somewhat further away. Indeed, I came specially to say how delighted I am that the--ah--recent little unpleasantness has been removed. Of course you understand my responsibility to the Bank rendered a certain course of action imperative, however repugnant. |