He subsequently became manager to a firm of timber merchants in the city and commenced to interest himself in Labour movements.

He rose by industry and merit to his present position--a very excellent career, but not, I should think, a remunerative one.

Shall we put his present salary down at ten pounds a week ?" "What the devil concern is this of yours ?" the goaded man shouted.
"Of mine and all of us," Julian retorted, "for I come now to a certain question.

Will you disclose your bank book ?" Fenn reeled for a moment in his seat.

He affected not to have heard the question.
"My what ?" he stammered.
"Your bank book," Julian repeated calmly.