"He gives about a third generally, and gets rid of them abroad. They reach the Bank through bonâ-fide and innocent holders, and in that case the Bank is of course bound to pay."
"Is that the law also with respect to bills of exchange?"
"Yes, to be sure it is."
"And is amount of any consequence to your friend?"
"None, I believe, whatever."
"Well, then, you must introduce me to him."
"No, that I can't," I hurriedly answered. "He won't deal with strangers."
"You must, I tell you, or I will call an officer." Terrified by this threat, I muttered that his name was Levi Samuel.
"And where does Levi Samuel live?"
"That," I replied, "I can not tell; but I know how to communicate with him."