"You may be sure it was he.

Had it been any one else, they would not have been cashed without more examination; and on the last occasion he accounted rather elaborately for your drawing such a large sum." Hawker recovered himself and sat down.
"Don't be frightened, gentlemen," he said.

"Not this time.

I've something to do before that comes.

It won't be long, the doctor says, but I must transact some business first.