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`` Guess I 'd better put on a little more speed , '' he said to himself . `` It 's going to take some time to get this all straightened out , and I do n't like to have such a large sum with me on the road . '' He speeded up his car , and was soon on the outskirts of the city , where he had to go slower , threading his way in and out among many vehicles . He reached the bank shortly before noon , was greeted by the president and the secretary , who were expecting him , and was shown into a private office . `` Well , we have the stock all ready for you , '' said the president genially . It was not every day that his bank disposed of such a large block . `` I trust you will find it a good investment . ''