"The use of my name on the Hudson Bay prospectus is absolutely unauthorized. I earnestly advise all investors to cancel their applications by wire—at once.
(Signed) "Clifford Matheson"
"I want that on a full page," he said decisively.
The journalist read the words, and then looked up suspiciously.
"I knew you as a Mr John Rivière," he objected.
"I know, but I'm Clifford Matheson. I'll prove it to you. I'll bring you the two survivors from the 'Starlight' to testify."
"That's not much evidence."
"In town I could take you to my bankers, but to-night it's impossible. Martin, you've got to believe me! Hear what those two men have to say!"
The journalist considered the matter in sober silence.
"An advertisement like this is sheer libel," he answered presently. "Larssen could rook you for goodness knows what damages if you got it published."