Yours truly,

James Erdman,

Dealer in Vegetables, Poultry and Eggs.

“He is a very honest man,” exclaimed Miss Helen at last, when Billie had finished reading the note.

“And Peter Van Vechten——?” began Mary.

They all looked at each other silently.

“How glad I am he escaped,” cried Miss Campbell. “Never, never will I accuse anyone on circumstantial evidence again.”

“I am the one to apologize to him,” said Billie. “I insulted him.”

“All of us did, I think,” put in Elinor.