"Yes, sir."
Solon Talbot would not have been so communicative if he had supposed that the banker was a friend to Mark. He had forgotten Mark's agency in protecting Mr. Rockwell from the dynamite fiend.
"The stock was probably purchased at a very low figure."
"I presume so, though I do not know what was paid for it. Indeed I never heard of it until I came to examine the items of my father-in-law's estate. He didn't have much else."
"It is fortunate for his heirs."
"Yes," answered Talbot rather nervously.
He was afraid Mr. Rockwell might inquire who were the other heirs. Had he done so, he would have evaded the question or boldly declared that there was no other heirs except himself.
After half an hour's conversation the purchase was made, and a check for one hundred and four thousand dollars was handed to Mr. Talbot.
"I hope you will not have occasion to regret your purchase, Mr. Rockwell," said Solon.
"I think I shall not from advices I have received about increasing richness."