"I am, yours sincerely,
"MICHAEL TROGOLDY."
I took pen and paper, and answered this letter at once.
"My DEAR SIR MICHAEL,—
"As I am your nephew, and I understand, almost your nearest relative, I see no reason why I should not accept the allowance which you are good enough to offer me. I shall also be glad to come and see you next time I am in London, if it is your wish.
"Yours sincerely,
"GUY DUCAINE."
Grooton brought in my tea, also a London morning paper which he had secured in the village.
"I thought that you might be interested in the news about the Duke, sir," he said respectfully.
"What news, Grooton?" I asked, stretching out my hand for the paper.