I came on business for Colonel Gaylord.

Now that my business is completed I will make my report to him and go." Radnor rose also.
"It's a lie, and you haven't a word of proof to show." Clancy significantly tapped the pocket that held the letter.
"That," said Radnor contemptuously, "refers to two bonds which I bought last winter with some money I got from selling a mortgage.

I preferred to have the investment in bonds because they are more readily negotiable.

I left them at my broker's as collateral for another investment I was making.

Last week I needed some ready money and wrote to them to sell.