CHAPTER 6
A DISSOPOINTING LETTER
He had barely got through the first paragraph when Marshland entered with a letter.
"For you sir" she said placing it on her master's lap.
"Thanks" said Mr. Winston opening the envelope as he spoke.
The letter ran thus:
H. M. Prison,
Warwick.
Dear Sir,
You are requested to come up here by the first train tomorrow morning to hang Mr. Smith, who has lately murdered his wife and three children. It is a serious case, and I am sure you will sympathize.