"The packet you will carry is of unusual value, and requires an unusual degree of care and caution."
"Yes, sir."
"It contains thirty thousand dollars in government bonds," said the president, laying his hand on the prepared packet, which was in the usual form. "That is a fortune in itself," he added, closely scrutinizing the face of the messenger. He thought he detected a transient gleam of exultation in the eyes of the bank messenger.
"Of course," he proceeded, "if it were known that you carried a packet of such value, there would be great danger of your being robbed. Indeed, you might be in some personal danger."
"Yes, sir."
"But as it is only known to you and the officers of the bank, there is no special danger. Still, I advise you to be more than usually vigilant, on account of the value of your charge."
"Oh, yes, sir, I shall take good care of it," answered Carver, reaching out his hand for the packet.
"Let me see, how long have you been in the employ of the bank?" asked the president.
"Nearly three years, sir."
"You have found it a light, easy position, have you not?"