"N-no!" he cried. "There must be some mistake."
"There is no mistake whatever. Do you deny that you have appropriated the bank funds of the firm——"
"Mr. Allen gave me the right to——"
"Mr. Allen had no rights, as you are aware. Our partnership is a limited one, and I shall settle with Mr. Allen later."
"You can't hold me accountable for that money."
"I can, but I won't, for I imagine the greater part of it has been spent. How much have you in your pocket now?"
"Sir!"
"You heard my question; answer me."
"I will not! I'm no fool!"
"Very well. Hal, will you call a policeman?"