"He left a memorandum in writing relating to this claim."

Mrs. Lane knew this, but she believed that it was no longer in existence.

"Let him produce it," she said, calmly.

"He is prepared to do so."

"There is no such memorandum in existence."

"Pardon me, but there is!"

"Where is it?"

"In my hands."

Mrs. Lane turned pale.

"I don't believe it!"