It is nothing short of highway robbery!" "I know it looks like that," pleaded Hardwick; "but listen to me.

If I were going to open the letter and use its contents, then you might charge me with instigating theft.

The fact is, the letter will not be delayed; it will reach the hands of the high and mighty personage in England quite intact.

The only difference is that you will be its bearer instead of the messenger they send for it." "You expect to open the letter, then, in some surreptitious way--some way that will not be noticed afterwards?
Oh, I couldn't do it, Mr.Hardwick." "My dear girl, you are jumping at conclusions.

I shall amaze you when I tell you that I know already practically what the contents of that letter are." "Then what is the use of going to all this expense and trouble trying to steal it ?" "Don't say 'steal it,' Miss Baxter.