"Yes," said Eldridge.
"And is it not a fact that according to the books of your present business—the Furnish-out-of-Income Society—your net profits for the last four weeks have averaged £851 a week?"
"If you say so, I suppose it is correct."
"You may take it from me, Mr. Eldridge, that those figures are quite correct," said the Attorney-Genera I quietly. "Nevertheless, you have not yet advertised for any shareholders in Anaconda Ltd. with the object of repaying them?"
"No."
"Thank you."
"Now with reference to your alibi. You informed my learned friend here that you were accustomed on the Tuesday of every week...."
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ROBERT ELDRIDGE glanced at the watch on his wrist.... Half-past five. Perhaps the court would now adjourn. Sir Henry had just sat down, and Margaret, free for an ins
