"Is this the pocketbook you lost?" he asked, turning to Mrs. Little.
"If it is not, it is exactly like it. Did you have one of this kind?"
"No, and I never saw this before."
Loammi looked significantly at his mother.
"I hope what you say is true," said Mrs. Little, looking troubled.
"It is true. What else was there in the pocketbook except a five-dollar bill?"
"A one-dollar note."
"I know nothing of either. Open this, Loammi, and see if either is in it now."
Loammi did so, but of course the pocketbook was empty.