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Rh trust him to do all in his power. Pay over to him five hundred pounds or so, and take out that amount of stock in the new company. This will give you a legal standing to bring down the law on these scoundrels. Ask Mackeller if he is getting that."

"Yes," answered the operator after a few minutes.

"Then go on. The cheques paid in will all be crossed, therefore must be put into some bank, and I am certain that bank will not be Selwyn's, for I am sure that these scoundrels intend to withdraw all the money as soon as they can and make off with it. My reason for thinking this is that Isaacstein, who is undoubtedly at the back of this, knows perfectly well that as soon as I announce the use of my name as unauthorised he must return in full every subscription sent in under a misapprehension. Don't imagine that you are dealing with unscrupulous financiers. You have against you simply thieves and robbers; therefore, perhaps the first thing you should do is to communicate with the authorities at Scotland Yard, for Scotland Yard is open night and day, even if my solicitor and Corbett cannot be got at for some time. Take this despatch down to Scotland Yard and impress upon the police the necessity for very prompt and secret action. Furthermore, tell them that in case they make a mistake, and arrest the wrong man, I shall indemnify them for any penalty that ensues and reward them