‘When was it made out?’
‘Last Saturday.’
‘He may have drawn it since them.’
‘It is certainly possible.’
‘We might go round after lunch and make sure.’
‘Very good.’
‘And in any case, as it is the Company’s money, don’t you think we had better take it out of his hands?’
‘Yes, I think you are right.’
It was a miserable meal, and they were all glad when it was finished. Maude drew Frank into the other room before he started.
‘I could not let you go without that, dearest. Keep a brave heart, my own laddie, for I know so well that we shall come through it all right.’