Chapter 22

"Yes, we carry Mr. Lyne's account. It is a fairly large one--not as large as it used to be--he is a moneylender and has a lot of money out." Smith looked at his watch. "Is it possible to see any of the directors at headquarters?" The accountant was doubtful, but he put through a telephone call, only to return with the information that all the directors had gone home. "If Mr. Moran doesn't turn up in the morning----" "He won't," said Surefoot. "Well, if he doesn't, I'd be glad if you saw the head office. I really ou…