"What is your business, sir?" inquired Mr O'Connor.
"I called about that pocket-book which you advertise in the 'Herald.'"
"Have you lost one?"
"Yes, and I have no doubt that is the one. How much did you pay for advertising? I don't mind giving you a trifle extra for your trouble."
"Wait a moment. Where did you lose your pocket-book?"
"Really I can't say. I was at a good many places down town."
"Then you couldn't give any idea as to where you lost it?"
"I think I must have dropped it somewhere in Nassau Street or Fulton Street. Where was it found?"
"I do not intend giving information, but to require it. It is important that I should not give it to the wrong party."
"Do you doubt that the pocket-book is mine?" said the other, in an offended tone.