“It is not a large deficiency,” added Mr. Bristlebach, “but large enough to demand inquiry.”
“May I ask how much you found it short,” I inquired.
“Only three hundred dollars.”
“There may be some mistake—I hope there is,” suggested my uncle.
“Who counted the cash?” I asked.
“We counted it together,” replied the president. “I wish to add that I do not regard you as a defaulter or any thing of that sort. I sent for you to enable you to explain the matter.”
“I have no further explanation to make. I left my cash all right to-day,” I added, confidently.
“He is so sure, that I rather think some mistake has been made,” added Captain Halliard.
“Probably there has been. Mr. Glasswood, I have had the utmost confidence in you. When I suspected you before, a second examination convinced me of your integrity. I have no doubt it will be so this time.”