4/23 It was her misfortune to lose my father by a violent death, and of course you may imagine--" "Say no more," said Mr.Holdfast: "your name shall not appear. And--let me see--does your mother know you work here ?" "Yes, she does." "Then we had better keep Cheetham's name out as well." "Oh, thank you, sir, thank you. Now I'll answer any questions you like." "Well, then, I hear this outrage was preceded by several letters. Could I see them ?" "Certainly. I carry mine always in my pocket, for fear my poor mother should see them: and, Mr.Bayne, you have got Cheetham's." In another minute the whole correspondence was on the table, and Mr. |