9/18 Am also in a position to introduce the young gentlemen to a business opening, which, if not at first important, may seem to you a favourable opportunity. On these points I shall have the honour of waiting on you during to-morrow afternoon, and meanwhile beg to remain,-- "Your obedient servant,-- "R. Richmond." "We ought to make sure what the investment is," said Reginald, after hearing the letter read, "before we hand over all our money to him." "To be sure, dear," said Mrs Cruden, who hated the sound of the word investment. "Some clerkship, I suppose." "Perhaps in his own office," said Reginald. "_What_ an opening that would be!" "Never you mind. |