I don't inquire how the Vicar is, because I know already, and because I don't think he would care much for my inquiries, after the injury my son has done him.

I will break the seal.

Now, may I trouble you ?" Tom Troubridge read aloud:-- "B.

and F.Bank.

[Such a date.] "SIR,--May I request that you will favour me personally with a call, at the earliest possible opportunity, at my private office, 166, Broad Street?
I have reason to fear that two forged cheques, bearing your signature, have been inadvertently cashed by us.