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His friend had laid bare some of the old stories concerning James Bansemer, and cautioned him not to become involved in transactions with the former New Yorker. Harbert's statements were positive in character, and he seemed to know his case thoroughly well. While the charges as they came to Rigby were general, Harbert had said that he was quite ready to be specific.
The unexpected arrival of his son and party had disturbed his usual coolness; but with his order for supper his equilibrium returned, and he went on to explain: "I supposed you knew only two streets in town Wells and South Water." "Humph! I know every street in town," Droom resented, drawing himself up in his chair; and then bluntly: "What's happened?" "Not so loud! Harbert's here, but " "Oho!
They were on opposite sides of the table. "In New York," said Bansemer firmly, his eyes unflinching in their return. He noticed that Harbert's look was uncompromisingly antagonistic, but that was to be expected. It troubled him, however, to see something like unfriendliness in Rigby's greeting. Harbert was the man who had fought him to rout in New York.
James Bansemer had been cold with speculation every instant of the time; had felt that Harbert's condemning gaze had never left him. Apparently listening to the others, he found himself wondering what Harbert's trip to Chicago signified. Gradually it dawned upon him that his old-time foe was not through with his fighting.
As Bansemer arose to say good-night to the others, Harbert's eyes met his with deadly directness. "Where are your offices, Mr. Bansemer?" asked the New Yorker. There was something significant in the question. "Mr. Rigby and I have offices in the same building," he replied. "Will you come in and see me?" "I shall try," said the other.
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