In Sight of St. Paul's — page 65: what you’re looking at

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60 A CRUSHING BLOW. Gridston, after satisfying himself that what was about to be said could not be overheard. — ““Ves,’’ replied the other, ina disagreeable, squeak- ing voice. ‘That is, the one due to-day; the other can. wait.’’ ‘Let me look at it.”’ The attorney, for such Treacher was, produced a pocket-book, and, selecting a paper from its contents, handed it to Gridston. The latter examined the paper seeeye and then gave it back. ‘“That’s all right,’’ he said, with a satisfied smile. “Ah, when you put your father’s name on this, Harry, my friend, it wasa bad night’s work for you!”’ ‘‘But a good one for us,’’ suggested Treacher, with a chuckling grin. ‘*Silence!’’ commanded Gridston, sharply. UBy the way, you would better find young Chichester, and give him the hint that you know all. Tell him the bill must be paid for, well paid for, you understand ?”’ No one knew bettet than the captain that the young man did not have the wherewithal to meet the obligation, but he could not resist the temptation to torture him all he could. ‘Perfectly,’ replied Treacher. ‘‘But I don’t know the young man.’ “You'll find him easily enough.’’ comicbooks (E(0)