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Alfred Hardie disappeared mysteriously
from his lodgings in 15 Mill Street, under circumstances suggesting a
suspicion of foul play, know all men that the above reward will be paid
to any person or persons who shall first inform the undersigned where the
said Alfred Hardie is to be found, and what person or persons, if any,
have been concerned in his disappearance.
ALEXANDER SAMPSON, 39 Pope Street, Napoleon Square London."

CHAPTER XXXI
THE note Alfred Hardie received, on the 10th of April, was from Peggy
Black. The letters were well formed, for she had been educated at the
national school: but the style was not upon a par.

"MR. ALFRED, SIR,--Margaret Black sends her respects, and if you want to
know the truth about the money, I can tell you all, and where it is at
this present time. Sir, I am now in situation at Silverton Grove House,
about a furlong from the station; and if you will be so good to call
there and ask for Margaret, I will tell you where it is, which I mean the
L. 14,000; for it is a sin the young lady should be beguiled of her own.


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