"Can I speak with you a moment?"
"Certainly," said Captain Wilkins. The two walked aside together. The Agent exhibited the bank-note.
"Did you ever see that paper before?"
"Yes, and very recently. I passed it with the landlord this morning."
"As the bill is of so high a denomination, you probably remember from whom you received it?"
"Perfectly well. I had it last night from one of the post-office clerks, who was betting at my bank, and for whom I changed it."
"May I ask from which one?"
"O, from Carleton. He is a reliable fellow. Have you any doubts about the bill?"
"No, if you are sure you had it of Carleton."
"I am sure of that."