Barnes then uttered a low cry of surprise. It had just occurred to him that this was the girl who had claimed to be Mr. Field’s daughter.
The detective guessed what was in his mind, and he was silent while he watched these two closely.
After a brief space, Barnes said:
“It was you who rang a short while ago?”
“It was.”
“I was at the head of the stairs and heard what you said to the butler. You received a letter from Mr. Field?”
“I did.”
“Saying that you were his daughter?”
“Yes.”
“Will you not let me see that letter?”