The door opened as Mrs. Goldstraw advanced towards it; and Mr. Jarvis appeared.
"Send for Mr. Bintrey," said the wine-merchant. "Say I want to see him directly."
The clerk unconsciously suspended the execution of the order, by announcing "Mr. Vendale," and showing in the new partner in the firm of Wilding and Co.
"Pray excuse me for one moment, George Vendale," said Wilding. "I have a word to say to Jarvis. Send for Mr. Bintrey," he repeated--"send at once."
Mr. Jarvis laid a letter on the table before he left the room.
"From our correspondents at Neuchatel, I think, sir. The letter has got the Swiss postmark."