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I must know . '' So he quietly watched his watcher ; and soon satisfied himself he suspected something amiss . From that hour Skinner was a doomed clerk . It was two o'clock : Hardie had just arrived , and sat in the parlour , Cato-like , and cooking . Skinner was in high spirits : it was owing to his presence of mind the bank had not been broken some hours ago by Maxley . So now , while concluding his work , he was enjoying by anticipation his employer 's gratitude . `` He ca n't hold aloof after this , '' said Skinner ; `` he must honour me with his confidence .