'If it comes by cable,' said Von Brent, 'there will be no need of identification. The bank is not responsible, you know. They take the money entirely at the sender's risk. They might pay it to the telegraph operator who receives the message! I believe they would not be held liable. However, it is better to see that nothing is left undone.' Going over to the bank, Von Brent said to the cashier: 'This is John Kenyon.' 'Very good,' replied the cashier. 'Have you been at the telegraph-office lately, Mr. Kenyon?' 'No, I have not--at least, not for half an hour or so.' 'Well, I would go there as soon as possible, if I were you.' 'That means,' said Von Brent, as soon as they had reached the door, 'that they have had their notice about the money. I believe it is already in the bank for you. I will go back to my rooms and not leave them till you come.' John hurried to the telegraph-office. 'Anything for me yet?' he said. 'Nothing as yet, Mr. Kenyon; I think, however,' he added with a smile, 'that it will be all right. I hope so.' The moments ticked along with their usual rapidity, yet it seemed to Kenyon the clock was going fearfully fast. Eleven o'clock came and found him still pacing up and down the office of the telegraph. The operator offered him the hospitality of the private room, but this he declined. Every time the machine clicked, John's ears were on the alert, trying to catch a meaning from the instrument. Ten minutes after eleven! Twenty minutes after eleven, and still no despatch! The cold perspiration stood on John's brow, and he groaned aloud. 'I suppose it's very important,' said the operator. '_Very_ important.' 'Well, now, I shouldn't say so, but I know the money is in the bank for you. Perhaps if you went up there and demanded it, they would give it to you.' It was twenty-five minutes past the hour when John hurried towards the bank. 'I have every belief,' he said to the cashier, 'that the money is here for me now. Is it possible for me to get it?' 'Have you your cablegram?' 'No, I have not.' 'Well, you know, we cannot pay the money until we see your cablegram. If time is of importance, you should not leave the telegraph-office, and the moment you get your message, come here; then there will be no delay whatever. Do you wish to draw all the money at once?' 'I don't know how much there is, but I must have twenty thousand pounds.' 'Very well, to save time you had better make out a cheque for twenty thousand pounds; that will be----' And here he gave the number of dollars at the rate of the day on the pound. 'Just make out a cheque for that amount, and I will certify it. A certified cheque is as good as gold. The moment you get your message I will hand you the certified cheque.'