The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1906-11-22

| VI Tie UduA duu1lS. liz udu gone
over the books very carefully; he had
examined the notes held for collection
and the like. 1t remained only for him
to make a personal inspection Of the
cash and securities held by the bank,
and that was his task this morning.
He had not gone far with it when he
came upon small three cornered slip
of paper, with memorandum penciled
upon it. It lay in the midst of bun
die of greenbacks.
Looking at it carefully, Duncan turned
sharply upon the teller who had charge
Of the currency and demanded:
| "What does this mean? Why did
you not bring that to my attention
sooner?"
Before the teller could reply with an
excuse OR explanation Tandy was an
nounced as waiting in the bank parlor
to see Mr.. Duncan.
Duncan slipped the scrap of paper
into his vest pocket, saying to the tell
| er:
make a memorandum that have
possession Of this
Then he walked into the parlor.
There he received Tandy with cold
dignity and marked reserve, more of
GOODNESS, more Of dignity and far more
Of reserve than he would have thought
| necessary if he had not found that
scrap of paper.
Before seating himself he called in
one of the bookkeepers, saying:
''Mr. Leftwich, I desire you to re-
main with Mr.. Tandy and me during
the whole Of our interview"
"Surely that is unnecessary, Dun
CAM said Tandy hastily. II don't
care to discuss my private affairs in
the presence Of clerk"
II have no intention to discuss your
private affairs at all, Mr. Tandy,' Dun
can replied. 1.-THE matter concerning
which have asked you to call here Is
not a private affair Of yours or mine
It is matter connected with the ad-
ministration of the bank. Be seated,
Mr.. Leftwich."
"But I insist" said Tandy, with a
good deal more of heat than he was ac-
customed to permit himself to show.
Il insist upon a confidential inter-
view."
''You cannot have it. l do not regard
myself as upon confidential terms with
you, nor do I think of you as man
with whom desire to establish conf
Dental relations ,.'r
DO you mean to insult me in my
own-in a bank that founded and in
which I am still large Stockholders"
"Perhaps you had better not press
me to explain myself" answered Dun
can, with a calmness that emphasized
his determination. II might feel it
necessary to mention some facts that
otherwise there is no occasion for Mr..
Leftwich to know -.
"Oh, very well. l ought not to have
expected courtesy at your hands"
Il think 1 must agree with you in
that" answered Duncan. I'm view of
the circumstances, which, I may re-
mind you, are of your own making, I
really think you ought not to have ex-
pected courtesy at my hands. Suppose
we get down to business instead.
What have you to suggest by way of
arranging your affairs with the bank?"
II don't know. 1 came here hoping
and expecting that in view Of all the
circumstances you might be willing to
let this matter of my loans from the
bank rest between ourselves for a
time" ..
Duncan was Outwardly calm now,
but inwardly he was in a towering
rage, for Tandy's presence reminded
him bitterly of the way in which the
ex-banker had tried first to corrupt
him and then to blast his reputation
with lie, and Tandy's manner clear
ly enough indicated that he had come
to the bank in full expectation Of warp
ing him to his will in another matter
| involving his duty and his honor.
'HOw do you mean to let it restY"
he asked, carefully controlling his
voice."
ooh, you understand, or you would
If you knew anything about banking."
II will trouble you to omit all dis
cussion of my knowledge or my ig-
| norance. Your account with this bank
is at present in shape forbidden by
law. 1t must be adjusted at once
That is all that concerns me in the
case. Please confne yourself to that"
Tandy became placative and apollo
getic.
"You must really pardon me, Mr..
Duncan. This thing has knocked me
| out good deal. It came upon me so
suddenly and unexpectedly. make
my apologies if I have said anything
to offend. But is there nothing / can
do to fix the thing up so that the bank
can carry it for me till can turn
around? You see, these things are so
| customary in banks that it never oc-
CURED to me that you would insist
upon the strict letter of the law
II have taken an OATH" answered
Duncan, Ito obey and enforce the strict
letter Of the law in the administration
Of this banks affairs-just as you did
when you were president here. l, at
least. intend to respect my OATH
"What do you require Of me?"
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