“Yes; I know them very well. That reference is quite satisfactory to me.”
“Ask them, then, what they think of Voleur and Enlever.”
Mr. Brown went direct to the counting-house of Downey and Grabble. Both members of the firm were out. He called again, and saw the two members of this very respectable house.
The visitor went direct to the business on which he had called.
“I am told you are dealing with Voleur and Enlever.”
“Yes.”
“They are good, then?”
“We suppose so,” said Downey, in silken tones, “or we should have nothing to do with them;” and as he spoke he turned his eyes upon his partner.
Grabble added, “Perhaps it would be more satisfactory to this gentleman if we showed him our account with the house he inquires about. Here, Clark, let me have the ledger.”
The ledger was brought. It showed a large amount as due from Voleur and Co. to Downey and Co.