"And I have come from him to ask you what interference you have lately taken in my money matters. When you have answered that, I shall have other questions to ask you."
"But, Mr. Vavasor, has it occurred to you that I may not be disposed to answer questions so asked?"
"It has not occurred to me to think that you will prevaricate. If there has been no such interference, I will ask your pardon, and go away; but if there has been such interference on your part, I have a right to demand that you shall explain to me its nature."
Grey had now made up his mind that it would be better that he should tell the whole story,--better not only for himself, but for all the Vavasors, including this angry man himself. The angry man evidently knew something, and it would be better that he should know the truth. "There has been such interference, Mr. Vavasor, if you choose to call it so. Money, to the extent of two thousand pounds, I think, has by my directions been paid to your credit by Mr. Tombe."
"Well," said Vavasor, taking his right hand away from his waistcoat, and tapping the round table with his fingers impatiently.

"And I have come to ask you what interference you have lately taken in my money matters. When you have answered that, I shall have other questions to ask you."
"But, Mr. Vavasor, has it occurred to you that I may not be disposed to answer questions so asked?"
"It has not occurred to me that you will prevaricate. If there has been no such interference, I will ask your pardon, and go away; but if there has been such interference on your part, I have a right to demand that you shall explain it to me."
Grey had now made up his mind that it would be better for all concerned that he should tell the whole story. The angry man evidently knew something, and it would be better that he should know the truth.
"There has been such interference, Mr. Vavasor, if you choose to call it so. Money, to the extent of two thousand pounds, I think, has by my directions been paid to your credit by Mr. Tombe."
"Well," said Vavasor, tapping the table with his fingers impatiently.
