And later, when you think the letters have had
their effect, you must use the utmost caution."
"Certainly," agreed Larry.
"Now as to your making a start in business. I suspect that my affairs
are in a very bad shape. Things were left to my brother, as he told
you. I have a lot of papers, all kinds of accounts, which he has
brought to me and he's bringing me a great many more. I can't make
head or tail of them, and I think my brother is about as much
befuddled as I am. I believe only an expert can understand them. Mr.
Hunt says you have a very keen mind for such matters. I wish you'd
take charge of these papers, and try to straighten them out."
"Miss Sherwood," Larry said slowly, "you know my record and yet you
risk trusting me with your affairs?"
"Not that I wouldn't take the risk--but whatever there is to steal,
some one else has already stolen it, or will steal it. Your work will
be to discover thefts or mistakes, and to prevent thefts or mistakes
if you can. You see I am not placing any actual control over stealable
property in you--not yet. . . . Well, what do you say?"
"I can only say, Miss Sherwood, that you are more than good, and that
I am more than grateful, and that I shall do my best!"
Miss Sherwood regarded him thoughtfully for a long space.
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