40/42 The cheques go nearly a hundred more. I must be off! By the way, should you not take a man with you to-day ?" "I have a carriage below," quietly said Clayton, "so I'm all right. I will drive back and put the book in my own safe. It may be late when I do, as there'll be a hundred heavy depositors at the Astor to-day. No one wants to keep funds locked up three days." Sweeping the bundled bills into the portmanteau, and then locking up the great wallet of cheques, Randall Clayton absently shook hands with the fidgety old accountant, now eager for his leave. |