“But you have friends——”

“Not with two thousand dollars’ surety for me—no friend like that.”

“Banks insist upon this—among those employés who handle much money——”

“I know—but that amount cannot be arranged.”

“How much can you put in trust available to Lot & Company in event of your departure——”

“I have slightly less than one thousand dollars——”

“Could you raise one thousand dollars?”

“With some effort.”

“Of course, it will draw interest for you——”

“I understand these affairs.”