"Humph!" said the detective. "May I see this letter?"
"Certainly, sir."
"Do you know who recommended you to Mr. Weaver?" asked Grit's new friend.
"No, sir."
"And can't guess?"
"No, sir."
"Doesn't it strike you as a little singular that such an offer should come from a stranger?"
"Yes, sir; that did occur to me. Don't you think it genuine?" asked Grit anxiously.
"I don't know. I could tell better if I should see this Mr. Weaver."
"Won't you go in with me?"