I've an idea, at any rate; and detectives,' he added appealingly, 'are so expensive.' 'The bank would not hear of it,' returned Mr Judkin.

'The bank stands to lose between three and four thousand pounds; it will spend as much more if necessary.

An undiscovered forger is a permanent danger.

We shall clear it up to the bottom, Mr Finsbury; set your mind at rest on that.' 'Then I'll stand the loss,' said Morris boldly.

'I order you to abandon the search.' He was determined that no enquiry should be made.
'I beg your pardon,' returned Mr Judkin, 'but we have nothing to do with you in this matter, which is one between your uncle and ourselves.