Johnny has been paying the debts of the concern ever since.

Every time he thinks he has them cleared off, a new set bobs up; and, since the books and all the papers are lost, he can't prove or disprove anything.

Johnny can't even dissolve the partnership so long as there are indefinite outstanding accounts.

Now, Constance, I'm not a good lawyer or I would not, even in strict confidence like this, say the following, to wit and namely: I think Collaton is a plain ordinary sneak-thief." They were both silent for a little time.
"Doesn't it seem rather strange that the people who hold claims against Mr.Gamble should just happen to attach his bank-account on the very day he was expected to make a deposit, and for the identical amount ?" Constance asked in a puzzled way.
Loring gave her a startled glance.
"It does seem strange," he admitted.
"It would almost seem as if these people had been informed by some one who knew Mr.Gamble's circumstances quite intimately," she went on.
"That is a very delicate matter to discuss," Loring, with professional caution, gravely reminded her, fearing that she might mention Gresham's name.
"You are quite right," she agreed.

"What does Mr.Gamble think about it all ?" "Johnny does a lot of thinking and a lot of talking, but you can't hear what he thinks," replied Loring with a smile.