“I went, of course, to the chief banker of the town to make inquiries. At the first word, before I had even mentioned your father’s name”⁠—

“ ‘Ah,’ said he. ‘I guess what brings you here.’

“ ‘How, and why?’

“ ‘Because a fortnight since I was questioned on the same subject.’

“ ‘By whom?’

“ ‘By a banker of Paris, my correspondent.’

“ ‘Whose name is⁠—’

“ ‘Danglars.’ ”