You'll discover that I can take very good care of myself, but before very long you'll find that _you_ are being taken care of by somebody else." "This is a strange affair indeed, Mr.Fairfax," said the manager, "and it is evident that I have been of some assistance to you.

I need not say that I am very glad, the more so because it is evident that our Company is not involved in any system of fraud.

I will not disguise from you that I had my fears that it was the beginning of trouble for us all." "You may disabuse your mind of that once and for all," I answered.

"If there is any trouble brewing it is for our friend, Mr.Hayle.

That gentleman's reckoning is indeed likely to be a heavy one.