"Why?" inquired Graves.
"Why? He is only a common boy, who makes a living by ferrying passengers across the river."
"Does that prevent his being honest?"
"A valuable package like that would be a powerful temptation to a boy like that," asserted Courtney.
"The package was promptly delivered," said Mr. Graves dryly.
"He says so," sneered Courtney.
"Pardon me, Mr. Courtney, I have had advice to that effect from the Boston bank," said the president blandly.
"Well, I'm glad the danger has been averted," said Courtney, rather discomfited. "All the same, I blame your course as hazardous and injudicious. I suppose the boy was afraid to appropriate property of so much value."
"I think, Mr. Courtney, you do injustice to Grit," said Mr. Saunders, another director. "I am satisfied that he is strictly honest."
"Perhaps you'd be in favor of appointing him regular bank messenger," said Courtney, with a sneer.