'You have forgotten the cheque, Henry'

And he had to go back for it.

7

One effect of the scene was a slight coolness toward McGibbon.

'I shall want your note,' he said.

McGibbon turned his head away at this and looked out of the car window. Then, a moment later, he replied:—

'Sure! Of course! It's just as I told you—always watch a man who hesitates a minute in money matters.'

'Three months,' said Henry.

'And we can arrange renewals in a friendly spirit between ourselves,' said McGibbon.

At the Sunbury station, Henry drew a little red book from his pocket, knit his brows, and said:—