"And damn you for a Tom o' Bedlam! I ask you again--what d'ye mean, giving me this rubbish ?" "You asked me to turn out my pockets." "I asked you for the letter ye have brought Lord Ostermore." "I am sorry," said Mr.Caryll, and eyed the other sympathetically.

"I am sorry to disappoint you.

But, then, you assumed too much when you assumed that I had such a letter.

I have obliged you to the fullest extent in my power.

I do not think you show a becoming gratitude." Mr.Green eyed him blankly a moment; then exploded.