"There are the letters—read them."
"Thank you," replied Fanks, imperturbably, "I will." And he did so slowly and carefully, taking note of the dates and arranging the letters in due order. Having finished, he tied the letters up again and handed them over to Roger.
"Please deliver them to Miss Judith."
"Oh, ho," said Roger, slipping the parcel into his pocket. "So the letters are no use to you?"
"Not the letters that are there."
"What, do you think some of the letters are missing?"
"I'm certain of it."
"Then who is the thief?"
"Judas."
"Oh!"