"I can give it back into your hands entire, with the exception of nine hundred dollars drawn by Tremlett, and your funeral expenses."
"My funeral expense!" exclaimed Mr. Baldwin, in surprise.
"Yes; a body was found in the St. Lawrence, which was supposed to be yours. It was buried with proper ceremony."
The old man smiled, but there was a certain sadness in the smile.
"It is, perhaps, only anticipating things a little," he said. "The expenses shall be allowed."
"Of course you wish Mr. Tremlett to be informed without delay."
"Yes."
"He is to come to my office in an hour."
"Can you let me witness the interview?"
"Yes, sir. You can conceal yourself in the inner room, and I will see him in the outer office, with the door ajar."