“Before they began to decline so inexplicably,” corrected Mr. Grinnell with equal gravity. “Bonds are selling at par and under which should command a great premium.”
“Will there be additional deposits of gold by you at the Metropolitan or other banks?”
“I have not deposited any gold at any bank, Mr. Herzog.”
“I mean Assay Office checks, sir.”
“That is a matter, Mr. Herzog, which I must decline to discuss.”
“Excuse me, sir. I did not know.”
“But in justice to you, I will say that I have pledged myself not to make any deposits whatever for a short time.”
“Ah, that was William Mellen,” said Mr. Herzog with a positiveness that startled Grinnell.
“I mentioned no names, Mr. Herzog.”
“No. But I know how his mind works.”