“It should do so,” replied Herbert, still further wounded by this cold remark.
“Not at all, since you have deceived me once.”
“I have never deceived you, sir,” answered young Randolph, with spirit.
“Of course you would say so,” returned the banker, coolly.
“Most certainly I would, sir, when I am telling you the truth.”
“Have you any evidence to sustain your position?” asked Mr. Goldwin.
“Yes, sir,” replied Herbert; “my friend here can testify that I have not deceived you. He knows the whole story—the plot from first to last.”
Herbert Randolph’s bold, straightforward manner impressed the banker favorably, and he now became less frigid towards him.
“There has evidently been deception somewhere,” said Mr. Goldwin. “Why any one should plot against you, with a view to getting you out of this bank, I cannot understand.”
“I think Bob Hunter here can make it plain to you. He knows the whole scheme.”