"Sir, I don't dispute it," replied the clerk; "but you cannot blame us for being cautious when such a very large sum is in question, and when we have no letter of advice from the gentleman." "But I tell you I come straight from Mr. Ormond; I saw him last Tuesday at Paris " "And you see him now, sir," said Ormond, advancing. Patrickson's countenance changed beyond all power of control. "Mr. Ormond!