“Business first, pleasure afterwards, Maud,” said her father; “and this business of Harry’s is of much importance.”
“Well, Harry, come back as soon as you can,” said Maud.
To this Harry readily agreed, and went out with Mr. Lindsay.
Messrs. Bird & Bolton were in their banking-office.
“Good-morning, Mr. Lindsay,” said Mr. Bird, as that gentleman entered. “Is there anything I can do for you this morning?”
“Not for me, but for this young man,” said Mr. Lindsay, presenting Harry.
Mr. Bird looked at Harry in some surprise, for he was still clad in his rough miner’s costume.
“You have fourteen hundred pounds left on deposit by John Bush, a miner, if I am rightly informed.”
“Your information is correct, Mr. Lindsay.”