District Messenger Service & Co

He turned into one of the district messenger offices, where he was warmly greeted by the manager.
«Ah, Wilson, I see you have not forgotten the little case in which I had the good fortune to help you?»
«No, sir, indeed I have not. You saved my good name, and perhaps my life.»
«My dear fellow, you exaggerate. I have some recollection, Wilson, that you had among your boys a lad named Cartwright, who showed some ability during the investigation.»
«Yes, sir, he is still with us.»
«Could you ring him up? Thank you! And I should be glad to have change of this five-pound note.»

HOUN Ch. IV