The exception, signed Hannah Trent, was a somewhat fervid appeal for a loan.

"You know what misfortunes I have had to bear," wrote Hannah, "and how much I am disappointed in George.

The landlady appeared a true friend when I first came here, and I thought her a perfect lady.

But she has come out since then in her true colours; and if you will not be softened by this last appeal, I can't think what is to become of your affectionate----" and then the signature.

This document was without place or date, and a voice told me that it had gone likewise without answer.