'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:—