"Forgery case, I believe." "Well," said Mr.Rae, "we have not been able as yet to get at the bottom of it.

I confess that the case has certainly very grave features connected with it, but it is by no means clear that--" "There is no need for further statement, Mr.Rae," said Sir Archibald.
"I know all about it.

It is a clear case of forgery.

The facts have all been laid before me, and I have given my instructions." "And what may these be, may I inquire ?" said the Captain somewhat haughtily.
"The usual instructions, Sir, where the Bank of Scotland is concerned, instructions to prosecute." Sir Archibald's lips shut in a firm, thin line.

As far as he was concerned the matter was closed.
"But, Sir," exclaimed the Captain, "this young man is my son." "I deeply regret it," replied Sir Archibald.
"Yes, Sir, he is my son, and the honour of my family is involved." Sir Archibald bowed.
"I am here prepared to offer the fullest reparation, to offer the most generous terms of settlement; in short, I am willing to do anything in reason to have this matter--this unfortunate matter--hushed up." "Hushed up!" exclaimed Sir Archibald.