“No, I know. You advised me strongly against what I did.”
“Yes, sir. We felt it our duty. But this, as I have before said, may only be a scare.”
“But money means so much to me, Mr Caley. Now tell me this: what would you do if you were in my place?”
“You wish for my advice, Major Gurdon?”
“Of course.”
Mr Caley touched the table gong and a clerk appeared.
“My compliments to Mr Bland, and ask him to step here.”
“I think he’s out, sir,” said the man. “I’ll see.” He left the office, and a minute later a thin, dark, anxious-looking man entered.
“Major Gurdon, I think? We met once before.”
“Bland, Major Gurdon wants our advice about ‘White Virgin’ shares. What would you do if you held any?”