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Pan Demos, v. 1, issue 2, March 1949
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"You see," he said, "The fact is, I should like to know first...I've never been engaged in--in a--a transaction of this kind before; and, well -- what I mean is, do I incur any risk of -- er -- supernatural character?...It isn't like that business of Faust's, eh, don't you know?" The Manager took back the paper with an abruptness which showed that his temper was ruffled by this suspicion. "My good sir!" he said, with a short offended laugh, "don't, on any account, imagine that I care two pins whether you become a depositor or not. I dare say our house will continue to exist without your account. As for liability, ours is a limited concern; and, besides, a deposit would not constitute you a shareholder. If you meant anything more -- well, I have still to learn that there is anything diabolical about me, sir! I simply thought I was doing you a good turn by making the suggestion; and, besides, as a business man, I never neglect any opportunity, however small. But it's entirely as you please, I'm sure." There was nothing in the least demonical, even in his annoyance, and Peter was moved to contrition and apology. "I--I really beg your pardon!" he said. "I hope I haven't offended you; and, if you will allow me, I shall consider it a personal favor to be allowed to open an account with your bank. It would certainly be a great convenience to draw some of this superfluous time at some future day, instead of wasting it now. Where do I sign the form?" The Manager was appeased; and produced the form once more, indicating the place for the signature, and even providing a stylo-graph-pen for the purpose. It was still somewhat a relief to Peter's mind to find that the ink it contained was of the ordinary black hue. "And now, about cheques," said his friend, after the signature had been obtained. "How many do you think you would require? I should say that, as the deposit is rather small, you will find fifty more than sufficient? We shall 46
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"You see," he said, "The fact is, I should like to know first...I've never been engaged in--in a--a transaction of this kind before; and, well -- what I mean is, do I incur any risk of -- er -- supernatural character?...It isn't like that business of Faust's, eh, don't you know?" The Manager took back the paper with an abruptness which showed that his temper was ruffled by this suspicion. "My good sir!" he said, with a short offended laugh, "don't, on any account, imagine that I care two pins whether you become a depositor or not. I dare say our house will continue to exist without your account. As for liability, ours is a limited concern; and, besides, a deposit would not constitute you a shareholder. If you meant anything more -- well, I have still to learn that there is anything diabolical about me, sir! I simply thought I was doing you a good turn by making the suggestion; and, besides, as a business man, I never neglect any opportunity, however small. But it's entirely as you please, I'm sure." There was nothing in the least demonical, even in his annoyance, and Peter was moved to contrition and apology. "I--I really beg your pardon!" he said. "I hope I haven't offended you; and, if you will allow me, I shall consider it a personal favor to be allowed to open an account with your bank. It would certainly be a great convenience to draw some of this superfluous time at some future day, instead of wasting it now. Where do I sign the form?" The Manager was appeased; and produced the form once more, indicating the place for the signature, and even providing a stylo-graph-pen for the purpose. It was still somewhat a relief to Peter's mind to find that the ink it contained was of the ordinary black hue. "And now, about cheques," said his friend, after the signature had been obtained. "How many do you think you would require? I should say that, as the deposit is rather small, you will find fifty more than sufficient? We shall 46
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