“No, sir.”
“Then how do you know Herbert Carr's name is signed to it?”
“I don't know, but I am pretty sure it is.”
“You think Herbert Carr wrote the letter?”
“Yes, sir.”
“If there is no objection,” said Melville, “I will settle the matter by opening it.”
“That's what I want you to do.” said Eben Graham.
“And I also,” said Herbert.
Mr. Melville deliberately cut open one end of the envelope with a small penknife, and drew out the folded sheet which it contained. As he did so, a small sheet of postage stamps fell upon the floor.
“There, do you see that?” said Eben in triumph.