"But it is incredible. I assure you Colonel Sharpley showed great sorrow for the accident."
"Then he's a hypocrite! If you want proof of what I say, just read that letter."
CHAPTER XXVII.
TARBOX TO THE RESCUE.
Thus invited, Mr. Abercrombie read the letter of Mr. Craven, in which he referred to the possibility of an accident befalling Frank.
"What does this prove?" asked the reader, looking up.
"It proves that Sharpley pushed Frank over the cliff," said Mr. Tarbox, excitedly.
"I don't see that it does."
"Don't you see how he speaks of what is to be done if an accident happens?"