Thanking her for her confidence in him, Barnes took the letter and opened it.

When he read it the detective came forward, and quietly said:

“Well, what do you make of it?”

The reply was:

“It is exactly like every communication made by Mr. Field—clear, concise and businesslike, going directly to the point.”

“Did Mr. Field write it?”

“He did.”

“You recognize the writing?”

“I do.”

“Would you swear to it?”