"That is for you to say," returned Johnson. "You have seen Brandon and Travers, I suppose?"
"Yes, I have seen them."
"Then it's all right, and the parcel is in your hands."
"He takes it pretty coolly," thought Johnson. "I can't understand what it means. I must get to the bottom of this thing. Well, how did they take it at the bank?" he added, aloud. "Did they make any fuss?"
"No," answered the bank messenger. Johnson was surprised.
"They didn't question you about the parcel you brought them?"
"No; they told me it was all right, and let me go."
"Then they must have got the bonds," said Johnson hastily.
"What! haven't you got them?" asked the messenger, in genuine surprise.