Wyatt’s letter was longer. It might have been published under the title “My First Day in a Bank, by a Beginner.” His advent had apparently caused little sensation. He had first had a brief conversation with the manager, which had run as follows:

“Mr. Wyatt?”

“Yes, sir.”

“H’m ... Sportsman?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Cricketer?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Play football?”

“Yes, sir.”

“H’m ... Racquets?”