But it is equally true that to me it is a small thing--to be frank, scarcely a month's income; what I have saved travelling on that ship to Natal would pay for it all.

Also I have weighed my own interest in the matter, for I am anxious that you should start upon this hazardous journey of ours up country with a mind absolutely free from self-reproach or any money care, for thus you will be able to do me better service.

Therefore I beg that you will say no more of the episode.

I have only one thing to add, namely that I have myself bought up at par value a few of the debentures.

The price of them will pay the lawyers and the liquidation fees; moreover they give me a status as a shareholder which will enable me to sue Mr.Jacob for his fraud, to which business I have already issued instructions.