"Is there anything else I could do?
Anyone I could see?
I mean, for instance, could my father serve in any way ?" "Ah, a good suggestion!" Mr.Rae seized his right ear,--a characteristic action of his when in deep thought,--twisted it into a horn, and pulled it quite severely as if to assure himself that that important feature of his face was firmly fixed in its place.

"A very good suggestion! Your father knows Mr.Sheratt, the manager of the bank, I believe." "Very well, Sir, I think," answered Mr.Dunn.

"I am sure he would see him.

Shall I call him in, Sir ?" "Nothing of the sort, nothing of the sort; don't think of it! I mean, let there be nothing formal in this matter.

If Mr.Dunn should chance to meet Mr.Sheratt, that is, casually, so to speak, and if young Cameron's name should come up, and if Mr.Dunn should use his influence, his very great influence, with Mr.Sheratt, the bank might be induced to take a more lenient view of the case.