"He left this card for you."
Rugg seized it hastily, and read with startled eyes:
"I am at Morley's. Come and see me soon, or I will go to Mrs. Middleton.
"Tony."
"Confusion? where did the boy find out?" thought the tramp. "I must do something, or I am ruined."
It was a mystery to him how Tony had learned so much, and he naturally concluded that he knew a good deal more. He felt that no time was to be lost, and started at once for Morley's. Inquiring for Tony, he was at once admitted to the presence of Tony and George Spencer.
"So you got my card!" said Tony.
"Yes. What do you know about Mrs. Middleton?" demanded Rudolph.
"That she possesses the estate that ought to be mine. That's about it, isn't it?"
"Yes," said Rudolph, "but you can't get it without me."