In fact, I'd--" Whitney was feeling his way.

The change in Arthur's expression, the sudden tightening of the lips, warned him that he was about to go too far, that he had sowed as much seed as it was wise to sow at that time.

He dropped the subject abruptly, saying: "But I've got to go up to the bank before train time.

I'm glad we've had this little talk.

Something of value may grow out of it.