They both rose and welcomed him, though it was apparent that there was more fear than warmth in their reception.
"Go on with your breakfast," he said; "don't mind me."
"Thank you, I am through," replied Clarence, who lost all appetite at the sight of the man who held him in his power; "it is time I started for the bank."
"You need not trouble yourself about business to-day."
"How?"
"I want you to do a little work for me."
Elise looked reproachfully at her husband.
"If you neglect your duties you will lose your situation!" she exclaimed.
"I will find him another if that should happen," said his lordship. "Can I talk with you alone, Holt?"
"Certainly, sir."