Already in these three days he had cleared his option, and at present prices the shares showed a profit of a point.

Mills would have to acknowledge that his perspicacity had been at fault, when he distrusted this last purchase.
He left his house at about half-past ten, and again immured himself in the birdcage lift that carried him up to his partner's flat, where he inquired if he had yet returned.

Learning he had not, he asked to be given pen and paper, to write a note for him, which was to be given to him on his arrival.
"Dear Mills, "Mr.Morris Assheton has learned that you have made grave accusations about him to Sir Richard Templeton, Bart.

That you have done so appears to be beyond doubt, and it of course rests with you to substantiate them.
I cannot of course at present believe that you could have done so without conclusive evidence; on the other hand I cannot believe that Mr.Assheton is of the character which you have given him.
"I therefore refrain, as far as I am able, from drawing any conclusion till the matter is cleared up.
"I may add that he deeply resents your conduct; his anger and indignation were terrible to see.
"Sincerely yours, "Edward Taynton.

Godfrey Mills, Esq." Mr.Taynton read this through, and glanced round, as if to see whether the servants had left the room.