I can't imagine such a scoundrel." "How did YOU know that Demorest had stock ?" asked Stacy.
"He told me in one of his letters and advised me to go into it.

But just then Kitty wanted money, I think, and I didn't go in." "I remember it," struck in Demorest.

"But surely it was no secret.

My name would be on the transfer books for any one to see." "Not so," said Stacy quickly.

"You were one of the original shareholders; there was no transfer, and the books as well as the shares of the company were in my hands." "And your clerks ?" added Demorest.
Stacy was silent.