When you go back, take a look at them, and you'll see I am right." "But I brought them with me," said Barker, with a slight flushing as he felt in his pocket, "and I am quite sure they are the 'First'." He brought them out and laid them on the desk before the manager.
The words "First Extension" were plainly visible.

The manager glanced curiously at Barker, and his brow darkened.
"Did anybody put this up on you ?" he said sternly.

"Did your partners send you here with this stuff ?" "No! no!" said Barker eagerly.

"No one! It's all MY mistake.

I see it now.