easily enough. He forced the lock of my secretaire, and
ransacked all the drawers. Fortunately, I had only a
few pounds there, so the burglar had not a very large haul,
and I have no doubt was greatly disappointed. When Maria got
down in the morning she found my books and papers strewed all
over the place, but nothing had been taken except the money.
I only wish I had caught the thief at work; but what he did
must have been done very quietly, as no one heard a sound
in the night."
"There is little doubt in my mind but that the burglar was that