"There is the white cross of Denmark," added the captain, holding up the bank bill which had told him such a terrible story about the boat-builder.
"What is it, father? It looks like a bank note."
"It is; but there is the white cross of Denmark on it."
"I don't understand what you mean."
"I only mean that these white slips of paper make the bill look like the flag of Denmark."
Nellie took the bill and examined it.
"It has been torn into four pieces and mended," said she.
"That is precisely how it happens to be the white cross of Denmark. Do you think, if you had ever seen that bill before, you would recognize it again, if it fell into your hands?" added the captain.
"Certainly I should."
"Well, it has been in my hands before. Do you remember the day that Michael had the sun-stroke?"