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Excerpt: ... Both of them were reticent. Vaniman felt that he had nothing to say, as matters stood. Starr was thinking, rather than talking. He snapped up Files when the landlord meekly inquired whether there were any clews. Files retreated in a panic. "Vaniman," said the examiner, when they pulled on their coats under the alligator's gaping espionage, "this is going to be my busy day and I hope you feel like pitching into this thing with me, helping to your utmost." "You can depend on me, Mr. Starr." "I don't intend to bother you with any questions at present except to ask about the routine business of the bank. So you can have your mind free on that point." They went to the bank and relieved Britt. "Go get your breakfast and come back here as soon as you can," Starr commanded, plunging into matters with the air of the sole captain of the craft. "And call a meeting of the directors." The examiner had brought a brief-case along with him from the tavern. He pulled out a card. Britt winced when he saw what was printed on the card. THIS BANK CLOSED pending examination of resources and liabilities and auditing of accounts. Per order STATE BANK EXAMINERS. Mr. Starr ordered Britt to tack that card on the outer door. "Isn't there any other way but this?" asked the president. "There's nothing else to be done
| ISBN-13 | 9781443220903 |
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| ISBN-10 | 1443220906 |
| Weight | 0.51 Pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.00 x 6.00 x 0.35 In |
| List Price | $19.99 |
| Format | Paperback |
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| Pages | 150 pages |
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| Published On | 2010-10-01 |
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