Mr.Weatherley was certainly not looking as hale and prosperous as a few months ago.

His cheeks were flabby, and there was a worried look about him which the head of the firm of Weatherley & Co.

should certainly not have worn.
"Mrs.Weatherley is very kind, sir," he remarked.

"As to my discretion, I may say that I believe I am to be trusted.

I should try, of course, to justify any confidence you might place in me." "I believe so, too, Chetwode," Mr.Weatherley declared.