"Now, Sir, there is a little matter I wish to speak of, if you will
permit. Indeed, I came specially to say how delighted I am that
the--ah--recent little unpleasantness has been removed. Of course you
understand my responsibility to the Bank rendered a certain course
of action imperative, however repugnant. But, believe me, I am truly
delighted to find that my decision to withdraw the--ah--action has been
entirely justified by events. Delighted, Sir! Delighted! And much more
since I have seen you."
Before the overflowing kindliness of Sir Archibald's voice and manner,
Cameron's hauteur vanished like morning mist before the rising sun.
"I thank you, Sir Archibald," he said, with dignity, "not only for this
letter, but especially for your good opinion."
"Very good! Very good! The letter will, I hope, be useful," replied Sir
Archibald, "and as for my opinion, I am glad to find not only that it is
well founded, but that it appears to be shared by most of this company
here. Now we must get back to your party. But let me say again, I am
truly glad to have come to know you."
BOOK TWO
CHAPTER I
HO FOR THE OPEN!
Mr. James Ritchie, manager of the Bank of Montreal, glanced from the
letter in his hand to the young man who had just given it to him. "Ah!
you have just arrived from the old land," he said, a smile of genial
welcome illuminating his handsome face.
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