I couldn't wait till morning with such a doubt on my mind." "Well, sir, I repeat this is irregular and extraordinary; but as you are here, pray what is the matter ?" He then dismissed the lingering butler with a look.

Mr.Adams cast uneasy glances on young Wardlaw.
"Oh," said the elder, "you can speak before him.

This is my partner; that is to say, he will be as soon as the balance-sheet can be prepared and the deed drawn.

Wardlaw junior, this is Mr.Adams, a very respectable bill discounter." The two men bowed to each other, and Arthur Wardlaw sat down motionless.
"Sir, did you draw a note of hand to-day ?" inquired Adams of the elder merchant.
"I dare say I did.

Did you discount one signed by me ?" "Yes, sir, we did." "Well, sir, you have only to present it at maturity.