11/24 Lionel cut it, Tynn and Mrs.Tynn waited with the utmost eagerness; even Mrs.Verner's eyes were open wider than usual. The parcel contained nothing but a glove, and a small piece of writing-paper, folded once. Lionel unfolded it, and read the following lines:-- "This glove has come into my possession. When I tell you that I know where it was found and how you lost it, you will not wonder at the shock the discovery has been to me. I hush it up, Lionel, for your late father's sake, as much as for that of the name of Verner. |