Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1908-07-16
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matter his fears increased At all
hazards, he thought, he must obtain
possession of that packet
He lay awake for some time think
ing about it, and finally evolved
scheme which he thought would
work. In the morning he was alone
at breakfast, as Christabel and Mary
were having their meal in the latter's
room. Hearing that Mary was I'M
able to rise, he sent word that he
wished to see her before he went out
for the day, and Mary told him to
come I'D. When he saw her he inquir-
ed very kindly how she was, and then
said that he had thoroughly consider
ed the making of restitution to the
Forbes. and was now determined to
fall in with her wishes. 1t might ease
her mind, he went on to say, and
that was why he had asked her to see
him. Mary thanked him and felt hap
pier. OF course, she told ChristabeI
what he had said as soon as she saw
her again.
This was MaxwelTs first move; he
ceeded for the time being. Having
instructed his spy to keep close watcn
on Christabe's movements, he mo-
tored to the city and spent an hour
debating letters in his office to MS
private secretary. Then he got into
a cab and drove to Coutts' bank in the
Strand. where he asked for one OF
the partners whom he knew.
"By the way" said Maxwell to this
gentleman, after the conventional sal
utations had been exchanged and in
ouiries had been made and answered
respecting Sir Johns condition, my
father gave my sister a packet some
time ago to leave here in your care.
I should like to get it now, If you Will
kindly have one of your clerks look
for it,
Il know nothing of the packet said
the banker, "but have no doubt it is
here, as you say so, Have you an Or
der for it?'
"No," replied Maxwell, easily Sir
John, you see, is in no fit state TO
write or even sign an order. 1t is al
most" he continued, dropping his
voice. "as if my poor father were al
ready dead"
The banker bowed gravely
ct is not quite the same thing he
said. after an instant's silence. Per
hans. as your sister deposited the
packet with us, an order from her
would do. We have an inf1eXible cast
iron rule, Mr.. Sisterson. with regard
to such matters-every bank has, you
know. In case of death, of course, 1t
is different, for the heirs, Or trustees,
or other legal representatives are
given whatever they are entitled to
receive. Otherwise we must have an
order-that is the universal rule, Mr..
Sisterson."
But there are exceptions to every
rule" pleaded Maxwell; "and surely
this is a case where you can stretch
a point?"
'We!I. I'll send and see if we have
any instructions with respect to the
nacket if you will be good enough to
wait for minute or two. 1t may be
that we can give it up to you, though
I fear that in any case an order VIII
be necessary"
oh DONE think I don't appreciate
your scruples," said Maxwell. You
are perfectly justified in having
them"
Which was true-much truer than
the banker could even suspect, and he
did not suspect so great man as
Maxwell SistersOn.
While the banker sent clerk to
look at the packet, the two men dis
cussed the days city news, regarding
which Maxwell showed all the keen
ness and insight for which he was
famous.
There is such packet, sir" said
the clerk, who presently appeared, to
his employer, lin the vaults, and it
bears the name of Miss Sisterson."
Miss Sistersons name?'' asked the
banker
YES. sir
'.That will do, White" said the
banker. nodding his subordinate's dis
missal. "You see, Mr. Sisterson, |
can hardly give it up to you, as it is
in your sisters name, but you can
easily get an order from her?' The
last words were put interrogatively
Eyes. easily" replied Maxwell. But
don't you think that, as | said before,
you might stretch a point in the cir
cumstances? 1t is a pity there should
be any further trouble. Do let me
have it. I'll give you receipt for it,
if you like
Il am sorry. Mr.. Sisterson, but [ do
! not see my way to oblige you. This is
| certainly a case where our rule ap-
| niles. I cannot let you have the
packet without an order from your
sister,
''But | am her brother, and we live
together with our father and mother
Surely you can give it to me for her?
She asked me to get it.
you did not mention that before, .
said the banker, quickly.
Didn't -" answered Maxwell, in
nocently. Fl thought l did. She ask
ed me to bring it to her this after
noon.'
81 am sorry, I'm sure, to disappoint
YOU and her, Mr.. Sisterson, but really
I don't see my way to give you the
packet without an order
Maxwell was afraid to press the
matter further and with an apology
for occupying so much of the bankers
time. took his leave. Il must tackle
Mary herself" he said as he drove
back to the city, Disguised with the