16/24 There seemed, however, no other way open. Hence, the following morning found them on their way to Sir Archibald's country seat. Mr.Rae felt that it was an unusual course to pursue, but the time was short, the occasion was gravely critical, and demanded extreme measures. "Sir Archibald is a man of strong prejudices," he urged; "for instance, his Bank he regards with an affection and respect amounting to veneration. He is a bachelor, you understand, and his Bank is to him wife and bairns. |