BESSIE DREW FORTH FROM THE PAPER A HUNDRED POUND NOTE.
“Well, it is very unfortunate—exceedingly so,” observed the inspector. “Should you know the man again?”
“Oh, dear, yes; I’ve no doubt I should.”
“So should I,” exclaimed the girl. “I should know him out of a thousand. He had a dark skin, and appears to be a mulatto.”
“Is that so?”
This last query was addressed to Gatliffe.
“Yes, she’s quite right—that was what he appeared to be—a half caste, a creole, or mulatto.”
“Ah! several burglaries have been committed by a man of that description. I am much mortified at his having made his escape.”
“It is indeed very much to be regretted, but it is no fault of mine. I hope you don’t think it is,” said Gatliffe.