The two men had been studying it together.
"A very excellently prepared document, Harrison," his employer declared graciously, as he leaned back in his chair with the tips of his fingers pressed together.

"Capitally prepared and very lucid.

A good many million bushels, that.

We are creeping up, Harrison--creeping up." Mr.Harrison bowed in recognition of his master's words of commendation.

He was a worn-looking, negative person, with a waxlike complexion, a furtive manner, and a marvellous head for the figures with which he juggled.
"The totals are enormous, sir," he admitted, "and you may take it that they are absolutely correct.