"Thank you, Mr. Jones," he said.
"You are sure that Bert Barton didn't give you the letter?"
"Yes, sir. I haven't seen Bert since mornin'."
"Did you see any other boy near?"
"Yes, sir, I saw Percy Marlowe."
"Did he speak to you?"
"Yes, sir; he asked me what I'd got in my hand."
"What did you say?"
"I showed him the letter."
"Did he say anything to you then?"