CHAPTER X

TAKING RISKS The abruptness of Rockridge’s extraordinary offer almost took Ted off his feet. He looked at his visitor in amazement, wondering if by any chance he were unbalanced. But the man seemed to be in full possession of his senses. There was no wildness in his appearance and his eyes looked back at Ted calmly. He appeared to be an excellent specimen of the keen American business type of man. “I’m good for the money,” said Rockridge, mistaking the meaning of Ted’s inspection. “You can inquire at my bank or at …