Then my connection with this company and its affairs terminates forever." He gazed fiercely at the impassive face of John Witherspoon, and rising, with a bow of general adieu, stalked into the hall.
But he turned as Boardman, Warner, and Witherspoon, following, drew him into the room where Clayton had fought out his life struggles.
"You may now deliver us the papers taken from this desk, and so, escape a prosecution," firmly remarked Boardman.

Ferris sat down at the table and wrote a few lines.

Handing the paper to the senior executor, he said, with a cutting sneer: "There is my bill for one hundred thousand dollars for legal services in the last five years for Hugh Worthington.

Upon its approval and payment, I will deliver over all the papers of our long intimacy, and sign clean receipts.
"I will then stipulate not to approach Miss Worthington in any manner.

Here are all the valueless papers you demand.