"I am Mr. Dillworthy, of Dillworthy, Maryx & Co.," he said.
"Yes."
"I have come to speak to you upon a family matter----"
"A family matter!" exclaimed Aaron, interrupting him.
"On behalf of a client. I shall take it as a favor if you will regard this interview as private."
"Certainly."
"It refers principally to your daughter, Miss Ruth Cohen."
[CHAPTER XXX.]
THE HONORABLE PERCY STORNDALE.
For the second time on this eventful day Aaron felt as if his sin were about to be brought home to him, as if the temple which, by long years of honorable and upright conduct, he had built for himself were about to crumble to dust.