Presently Hood came to replace the ledger he had examined, and took away the succeeding volume.

A few minutes later Dagworthy said to the clerk who sat with him-- 'I shall have to go away for an hour or so.

I'm expecting a telegram from Legge Brothers; if it doesn't come before twelve o'clock, you or Hood must go to Hebsworth.

It had better be Hood; you finish what you're at.

If there's no telegram, he must take the twelve-thirteen, and give this note here to Mr.Andrew Legge; there'll be an answer.