I called you in to impress you with the security of the bank.

You ought to know the truth, however, and I will tell you in confidence that another check like Austin's, which we paid a few minutes ago, would cause us serious, though temporary, embarrassment." "I came to assure you that I have not thought of withdrawing my deposits from this bank, Colonel.

You need have no uneasiness--" The door opened suddenly and one of the officials of the bank bolted inside, his face as white as death.

He started to speak before he saw Brewster, and then closed his lips despairingly.
"What is it, Mr.Moore ?" asked Drew, as calmly as possible.

"Don't mind Mr.Brewster." "Oglethorp wants to draw two hundred and fifty thousand dollars," said Moore in strained tones.
"Well, he can have it, can't he ?" asked the Colonel quietly.