He was usually an easy-going man, but when
aroused he could act.
"We-ll, no," admitted Jack, while Hal laughed. "But come on; let's get
out of this crowd."
It was several days after this affair that Mr. Pollard, who was on the
submarine, got a message from Mr. Partridge, the superintendent of the
yard. The message read:
"Mr. Partridge begs Mr Pollard to come to the office at once."
"I'll go, Jack. But I'm weary and may need support. Come with me, will
you?"
On entering the outer office the two found the bookkeeper and the
stenographer.
"Mr. Partridge is in the inner office with two men, Mr. Pollard," said
the stenographer. "If you need me, I shall be right here."
Mr. Partridge was sitting at Mr. Farnum's unopened desk when the man
and the boy entered. Mr. Melville and a man Jack soon learned was a
lawyer were sitting facing him. Mr. Partridge rose and gave his chair
to Mr. Pollard.
"Mr. Melville insisted on seeing me, Mr. Pollard, and I thought best to
send for you," said the superintendent.
Without greeting the financier snapped out:
"Where is Farnum, Pollard?"
"Why do you wish to know?"
"I have a claim against him on an overdue bill."
"I didn't know that Mr. Farnum had any dealings with you," was the
quiet reply.
"I bought this bill of Riley and Grannan for electrical supplies only
recently. It is for a trifle over ten thousand dollars.
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