I've written to--" He checked himself on the point of uttering a name; then with eyes down, reflected for a moment.
"No; I haven't the right to tell you, though I should like to, to give you confidence.

It's the story of the ten thousand pounds, you remember?
When I lent that money, I promised never to let any one know.
Even if I can't realise your capital at once, I can pay you good interest until the money's forthcoming.

That would be the same thing to you ?" Warburton gave him a keen look, and said gravely-- "Let's understand each other, Sherwood.

Have you any income at all ?" "None whatever now, except the interest on the ten thousand; and that--well, I'm sorry to say it hasn't been paid very regularly.

But in future it must be--it _shall_ be.