TWISDEN. [Who has listened with extreme attention] Perfectly, Mr Gilman. I'll send down for him. [He touches a hand-bell]. The YOUNG CLERK appears at the door, Left Forward. A gentleman in a taxi-waiting. Ask him to be so good as to step up. Oh! and send Mr Graviter here again. The YOUNG CLERK goes out. GILMAN. As I told you, sir, I've been followin' this case. It's what you might call piquant. And I should be very glad if it came about that this helped Captain Dancy. I take an interest, because, to tell you the truth, [Confidentially] I don't like--well, not to put too fine a point upon it 'Ebrews. They work harder; they're more sober; they're honest; and they're everywhere. I've nothing against them, but the fact is--they get on so. TWISDEN. [Cocking an eye] A thorn in the flesh, Mr Gilman. GILMAN. Well, I prefer my own countrymen, and that's the truth of it. As he speaks, GRAVITER comes in by the door Left Forward. TWISDEN. [Pointing to the newspaper and the note] Mr Gilman has brought this, of which he is holder for value. His customer, who changed it three days ago, is coming up. GRAVITER. The fifty-pounder. I see. [His face is long and reflective]. YOUNG CLERK. [Entering] Mr Ricardos, sir. He goes out. RICARDOS is a personable, Italian-looking man in a frock coat, with a dark moustachioed face and dark hair a little grizzled. He looks anxious, and bows. TWISDEN. Mr Ricardos? My name is Jacob Twisden. My partner. [Holding up a finger, as RICARDOS would speak] Mr Gilman has told us about this note. You took it to him, he says, three days ago; that is, on Monday, and received cash for it? RICARDOS. Yes, sare. TWISDEN. You were not aware that it was stolen? RICARDOS. [With his hand to his breast] Oh! no, sare. TWISDEN. You received it from--? RICARDOS. A minute, sare; I would weesh to explain--[With an expressive shrug] in private. TWISDEN. [Nodding] Mr Gilman, your conduct has been most prompt. You may safely leave the matter in our hands, now. Kindly let us retain this note; and ask for my cashier as you go out and give him [He writes] this. He will reimburse you. We will take any necessary steps ourselves. GILMAN. [In slight surprise, with modest pride] Well, sir, I'm in your 'ands. I must be guided by you, with your experience. I'm glad you think I acted rightly. TWISDEN. Very rightly, Mr Gilman--very rightly. [Rising] Good afternoon! GILMAN. Good afternoon, sir. Good afternoon, gentlemen! [To TWISDEN] I'm sure I'm very 'appy to have made your acquaintance, sir. It's a well-known name. TWISDEN. Thank you. GILMAN retreats, glances at RICARDOS, and turns again. GILMAN. I suppose there's nothing else I ought to do, in the interests of the law? I'm a careful man. TWISDEN. If there is, Mr Gilman, we will let you know. We have your address. You may make your mind easy; but don't speak of this. It might interfere with Justice.