"My name's not Alphonso."
"Well, you be very careful or it soon may be."
"Got a note for yer. From Lidy Mord."
"You'll find some cake and ginger-ale in the kitchen," said the grateful George. "Give it a trial."
"Not 'arf!" said the stripling.
CHAPTER 11.
George opened the letter with trembling and reverent fingers.
"DEAR MR. BEVAN,
"Thank you ever so much for your note, which Albert gave to me. How very, very kind. . ."
"Hey, mister!"