The detective took the communication and scanned it with care. It had evidently been penned in a hurry and was signed, "Your own Tom." One line read: "I hope with all my heart that the authorities bring the guilty party to justice."
"How could he pen that if he was guilty himself?" said Letty, pointing to the line. "Oh, Uncle Adam, you must look elsewhere for the one who did this foul deed."
"I wish I knew where he got that counterfeit?"
"Perhaps I can find out for you."
"Can you tell me where he stays when in New York?"
"At the Kingdon House, on Broadway."
"Then I may look him up."
"Cannot I do something?"
"Yes—wait and keep quiet, Letty."
"But you will try to clear him, if you can, won't you?"