"
"They were two five-twenty government bonds of a hundred dollars each."
"Correct, sir."
"Then hand me the money and be quick about it, for I have no time to
waste! You shall have the dollar I promised you."
But here the quiet-looking man took a part in the conversation. Passing
his arm through that of the man with the green glasses, he said:
"I will trouble you to come with me."
"How dare you touch me? Do you mean to insult me?" demanded the other,
struggling with captor.
"I will make all clear in due time. You must come with me and explain
how you came in possession of the bonds you gave this boy."
"They were put in my hands by an acquaintance. If there is anything
wrong, I am not to blame."
"In that case no harm will come to you; but now you must come along."
After his experience, Frank walked to his boarding place. He was quite
ready for six o'clock.
When he entered the dining room, his hostess introduced him to all.
A young man sat next to him and entered into conversation.
"What do you do, Mr. Courtney?"
"I have taken an agency to sell tea for the Great Pekin Tea Company. I
am to begin to-morrow."
"I am afraid you won't like it.
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