He calmly and patiently examined each paper, went through the calculations and figures, and at last read the draught of a guarantee which Samuelsen had made, with the greatest attention.
"Who has assisted you with all this, Mrs.Worse ?" he asked.
"Mr.Samuelsen," she answered, somewhat anxiously.
"Samuelsen?
Samuelsen ?" repeated the Consul.
"Yes, that is to say, Pitter Nilken.

Perhaps you know him better by that name." "Ah yes! the little man in the shop.

H'm! Does Mr.Samuelsen wish to go into partnership with you ?" "No.

I have asked him, but he prefers to remain in his present position, and give me his assistance in the business." The Consul got up with the guarantee in his hand.

It was one of his peculiarities that he could not write the signature of the firm except when he was sitting in his usual place.