“For what reason?”
“It may have a bearing, that we do not now see, on this case.”
The girl hesitated.
Barnes urged her:
“Surely, Miss Doane, you can have no doubt of my friendship?”
“None.”
As she gave this reply her head drooped and a flush came into her face.
“Then let me see it.”
“I will do so.”
Saying this, she took a letter from her pocket and handed it to him.