"Have you the letter that you picked up last night?" he asked.
"Yes, Mr. Axtell."
"Give it to me, please."
"Did Miss Lettie commission you to ask?"
"She did not."
"Then I cannot give it to you."
"Cannot give me my sister's letter?"
"It was to me that it was intrusted."
"And you are afraid to trust me with it?"
"I am afraid to break the trust reposed in myself."