There
were still three days in which to work. The shock of his friend's
death, tremendous as it was, had only roused him to a greater need
of action. The funeral was to take place on Sunday, but he had
Saturday and Monday left. What he intended to do for Garry and his
career he must now do for Garry's family and Garry's reputation.
The obligation had really increased, because Garry could no longer
fight his battles himself; nor was there a moment to lose. The
slightest spark of suspicion would kindle a flame of inquiry, and
the roar of an investigation would follow. McGowan had already
voiced his own distrust of Garry's methods. No matter what the
cost, this money must be found before Monday night.
The secret of both the suicide and the defalcation was carefully
guarded from MacFarlane, who, with his daughter, went at once to
Minott's house, proffering his services to the stricken widow, but
nothing was withheld from Ruth. The serious financial obligations
which Jack was about to undertake would inevitably affect their
two lives; greater, therefore, than the loyalty he owed to the
memory of his dead friend, was the loyalty which he owed to the
woman who was to be his wife, and from whom he had promised to
hide no secrets.
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