Suspicion followed quickly upon the surprise.
"Oh, on purely business terms, of course," said Jarvice.

He took a seat and resumed gaily.

"Now I am by profession--what would you guess?
I am a money-lender.

Luckily for many people I have money, and I lend it--I lend it upon very easy terms.

I make no secret of my calling, Mr.Hine.On the contrary, I glory in it.