"To Robert Manning, No. 71 1-2 Fulton St., Brooklyn:
"John Barton, who ten years since stole your bonds, and escaped trial, is at Lakeville, at his wife's house.
"Albert Marlowe."
The last act in the drama was about to be played, and Squire Marlowe went about with a gleam in his eye as he anticipated the final downfall of the man who had dared to defy him.
CHAPTER XXXIX.
CONCLUSION.
Bert arrived in New York in due time, accompanied by Ralph Harding. They received a cordial welcome from Uncle Jacob.
"You shall not regret your testimony in behalf of John Barton," he said to Harding. "I will see that you are protected."