'Certainly. Has the money arrived?'
'No, it has not; but I expect it, and want to provide for every contingency. I do not wish to have any delay in my identification when it does come.'
'If it comes by cable,' said Von Brent, 'there will be no need of identification. The bank is not responsible, you know. They take the money entirely at the sender's risk. They might pay it to the telegraph operator who receives the message! I believe they would not be held liable. However, it is better to see that nothing is left undone.'
Going over to the bank, Von Brent said to the cashier: 'This is John Kenyon.'
'Very good,' replied the cashier. 'Have you been at the telegraph-office lately, Mr. Kenyon?'
'No, I have not—at least, not for half an hour or so.'
'Well, I would go there as soon as possible, if I were you.'
'That means,' said Von Brent, as soon as they had reached the door, 'that they have had their notice about the money. I believe it is already in the bank for you. I will go back to my rooms and not leave them till you come.'
John hurried to the telegraph-office.
'Anything for me yet?' he said.