What is the amount ?" "I have no idea, signor.

Perhaps you might discover it by an examination of the books." There was a short silence.

Mr.Van de Werve's eyes were fixed upon the ground.

Signor Deodati passed his hand across his brow, and was absorbed in painful thoughts.
Simon watched for a few moments, with an inquisitive eye, the effect of this revelation upon his two companions, trying to penetrate their very souls.

Then he said to Deodati: "You look on the bad side of the affair, signor.