'I am expecting a large amount of money from England to-day. It is very important that, when it arrives, there shall be no delay in having it placed at my disposal. I want to know if there are any formalities to be gone through.'
'Where is the money coming from?' said the clerk.
'It is coming from England.'
'Is there anyone in Ottawa who can identify you?'
'Yes; I know the telegraph operator here.'
'Ah!' said the cashier somewhat doubtfully. 'Anybody else?'
'Mr. Von Brent knows me very well.'
'That will do. Suppose you get Mr. Von Brent to come here and identify you as the man who bears the name of Kenyon. Then the moment your cablegram comes the money will be at your disposal.'
Kenyon hurried to Von Brent's rooms and found him alone.
'Will you come down to the bank and identify me as Kenyon?'