No doubt he has given you many interesting stories of the miserable week he spent with me last holidays in London.

I'm not surprised at his turning against me after that.

I hope I shall not have to tell anyone some of the stories he has told me of Richardson and Coote.

Excuse this long letter, and believe me, my dear young jail-birds, your "affectionate" P.

Pledge.
This bitter effusion was read next morning by the "Firm" as they walked down to the "Tub." Its full sting did not come out till after three or four careful perusals, and then the "Firm" looked blankly at one another with lengthened faces.
"I couldn't believe any fellow could be such a cad," said Dick.
"It's jolly awkward!" said Heathcote.