The Freemason's Daughter: A Novel — page 187: what you’re looking at

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178 THE FREEMASONS DAUGHTER. Although a thousand pounds was a larger balance than Small actually had in his banker’s hands on his private account, he found no difficulty in making up the sum. By drawing a hundred from one trust, and - two hundred from another, it was easily completed ; and on his return to the office from dinner he had the notes carefully concealed in a side-pocket in the inner lining of his waistcoat. In the course of the afternoon he was called into the inner office, to witness the signing of the new deed of partnership, by which Henry Beacham was made a member of the firm, responsible, like the other partners, for all tts abilities, although he had but a nominal share in the profits. Small was surprised—the act was far less liberal than he expected,—of course he had nothing to object. Agitated by the thoughts of his approaching separation from Amy, Henry paid but little attention to the terms on which he was admitted into the house: mechanically he signed every paper placed before him, and received the congratulations of his uncle, the lawyer and the junior partner—for Small’s name still remained at the tail of the firm. | : “‘'You will be ready, Henry,” said his uncle, “to start in the morning ?” ) “ Yes, sir, quite ready,” replied his nephew, starting from his reverie. ‘‘ The letters are all written.” “ Thank you, sir.” ecomnuicloooks (SO