Vane took the stained and torn letter from the hand of Bordine.
"I found it on the porch."
Ransom Vane read the note hurriedly.
"MY DEAR:—Expect me on the 10th of June. I have been anxious to see you for a long time, dear girl, and I know you will forgive me when you hear what I have to say. If you cannot, then we must part forever, unless—but I will tell you more when I see you. Till then, good by, dear.
"Your faithful
"A. BOR——"
Quickly Ransom Vane turned upon the man before him, casting a fierce look into his face.
"This letter is yours—"
"No; you may keep it," answered Bordine quickly. "It may lead to some clew."
"But I say the letter is yours. You wrote it."