Of course," said Felix, turning to Mr.Troy, "some of you have got the number of the lost bank-note?
If the thief has tried to pass it in Paris, my man may be of some use to you." "Three of us have got the number of the note," answered Mr.Troy; "Miss Isabel Miller, Mr.Moody, and myself." "Very good," said Felix.

"Send me the number, with the abstract of the case.

Is there anything else I can do towards recovering the money ?" he asked, turning to his aunt.

"There is one lucky circumstance in connection with this loss--isn't there?
It has fallen on a person who is rich enough to take it easy.

Good heavens! suppose it had been _my_ loss!" "It has fallen doubly on me," said Lady Lydiard; "and I am certainly not rich enough to take it _that_ easy.