"Yes."
"I have no such letter, Mr. Shotmore. What makes you think I have?"
"The servant at the boarding house says a letter came yesterday for me, and that she saw you pick it up from the hall rack."
"She is mistaken."
"She says she is positive, and—and she says your record is none of the best."
"Sir, do you mean to insult me!" demanded Cross, but his face turned pale with sudden fear.
"The girl comes from the South End, and she says you are known by the name of Cross. She is positive you took my letter, and I want it."
"Preposterous! Why should I take your letter?"
"I don't know. But I was expecting a money order from my aunt, and if it was in the letter I want it."
"Did you follow me to here?" asked Andy Cross, nervously.