I state my own impressions on the subject in writing, in order that we may clearly understand each other at the outset; and have the honor to remain your obedient servant, MATTHEW SHARPIN.
FROM CHIEF INSPECTOR THEAKSTONE TO MR.

MATTHEW SHARPIN.
London, 5th July, 18--.
SIR--You have begun by wasting time, ink, and paper.

We both of us perfectly well knew the position we stood in toward each other when I sent you with my letter to Sergeant Bulmer.

There was not the least need to repeat it in writing.

Be so good as to employ your pen in future on the business actually in hand.
You have now three separate matters on which to write me.