"I have no feeling of that sort for Mr. Brandon," said Grit frankly. "I thought it the easiest way to get rid of him."
Johnson changed the subject again.
"Is Ephraim Carver likely to lose his situation as bank messenger?" he asked.
"I think you had better ask Mr. Graves," said Grit, on his guard.
Johnson frowned, for he did not like Grit's independence.
"It is reported that you are intriguing for his position," he continued.
"That is not true."
"Do you think there is any likelihood of your being appointed in his place?"
"No, sir; I never dreamed of it."