I confess that the case has certainly very grave features
connected with it, but it is by no means clear that--"
"There is no need for further statement, Mr. Rae," said Sir Archibald.
"I know all about it. It is a clear case of forgery. The facts have all
been laid before me, and I have given my instructions."
"And what may these be, may I inquire?" said the Captain somewhat
haughtily.
"The usual instructions, Sir, where the Bank of Scotland is concerned,
instructions to prosecute." Sir Archibald's lips shut in a firm, thin
line. As far as he was concerned the matter was closed.
"But, Sir," exclaimed the Captain, "this young man is my son."
"I deeply regret it," replied Sir Archibald.
"Yes, Sir, he is my son, and the honour of my family is involved."
Sir Archibald bowed.
"I am here prepared to offer the fullest reparation, to offer the most
generous terms of settlement; in short, I am willing to do anything in
reason to have this matter--this unfortunate matter--hushed up."
"Hushed up!" exclaimed Sir Archibald. "Captain Cameron, it is
impossible. I am grieved for you, but I have a duty to the Bank in this
matter."
"Do you mean to say, Sir," cried the Captain, "that you refuse to
consider any arrangement or compromise or settlement of any kind
whatever? I am willing to pay the amount ten times over, rather than
have my name dragged through legal proceedings.
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