Geary had cleared seven thousand dollars on his "deal." His refusal to loan his old-time friend fifty dollars upon this occasion had exasperated Vandover out of all bounds.

There was a scene.

Vandover told Geary what he thought of his "deal" in very plain words.

They shouted "swindler" and "gambler" into each other's faces; the whole office was aroused; Vandover was ejected by force.

On a stair landing half-way to the street he sat down and cried into his arms folded upon his knees.