Some of the big banks must be helping, of course, but I know one or two--one in particular---who decline to handle any business from them at all." "I should say their greatest risk was Government interference," Kendrick observed.

"Gambling in foodstuffs ought to be forbidden." "It would take our Government a year to make up their minds what to do," White scoffed, "and by that time these fellows would have sold out and be on to something else." "Well, it's too hot for shop," Kendrick yawned.

"I think I shall cut work on Friday and have a long week-end at Sandwich." "I have a good mind to do the same," his companion declared.

"And as to B.& I.'s there's money to be made out of them one way or the other, but I shall advise my clients not to touch them .-- Hullo, we're discovered! Here's Sarah." The young lady in question, escorted by a pink-complexioned, somewhat bored-looking young man, who cheered up at the sight of the iced drinks, greeted the two friends with a smile.

She was attired in the smartest of garden-party frocks, her brown eyes were clear and attractive, her complexion freckled but pleasant, her mouth humorous, a suggestion which was further carried out by her slightly retrousse nose.