"The business of Samuel Weatherley & Company," he interrupted, glancing at the clock, "will be entirely disorganized unless you promise."
"I promise," she murmured faintly.
CHAPTER XXV
MR. WEATHERLEY'S DISAPPEARANCE
Arnold arrived at Tooley Street only a few minutes after his usual time. He made his way at once into the private office and commenced his work. At ten o'clock Mr. Jarvis came in. The pile of letters upon Mr. Weatherley's desk was as yet untouched.
"Any idea where the governor is?" the cashier asked. "He's nearly half an hour late."
Arnold glanced at the clock.
"Mr. Weatherley is spending the week-end down the river," he said. "I dare say the trains up are a little awkward."
Mr. Jarvis looked at him curiously.