This, too, was typewritten: a mere glance at its termination showed that it was anonymous.

He sat down at Bent's desk and carefully read it through.
There was no address: there was nothing beyond the postmark on the envelope to show where the letter came from; there was absolutely nothing in the contents to give any clue to the sender.

But the wording was clear and plain.
"MR.

GIFFORD BRERETON,--Having learnt from the newspapers that you are acting as counsel for John Harborough, charged with the murder of a man named Kitely at Highmarket, I send you the enclosed L900 to be used in furthering Harborough's defence.

You will use it precisely as you think fit.