He is so anxious about his position that he insisted he was not to be paid by cheque, but that I should collect the money and hand it over to him in sovereigns." "Well, I'll tell you what to do, Alder.

We mustn't seem too eager.

Let the matter rest where it is until Monday.

I suppose he expects you to call upon him again to-day ?" "Yes; I told him I should be there at seven." "Don't go, and don't write any explanation.

Let him transfer a little of his anxiety to the fear of losing his fifty pounds.