Oh, it's all right.

I'll be at the International on time," said Dave, and then he hurried over the bridge and down a side street of the city, in company with Tom Shocker.
The note Dave had received was written in a cramped hand and ran as follows: "DEAR DAVE:--You will be surprised to receive this, but I saw you in town to-day and noted the number of your carriage.

I am in deep trouble and would like you to come and see me in private, if only for five or ten minutes.

You can aid me a great deal.

Please don't tell any of the others of your party.