Of course, if he took any steps to inform the commission it would mean the loss of his position.

His wife and daughter had always enjoyed luxury and a good place in society.

If he came out against this lawlessness as a witness it would drag him into courts, his motives would be misunderstood, and the whole thing would end in his disgrace and the loss of his position.

Surely it was none of his business.

He could easily get the papers back to the freight department and no one be the wiser.