One signed by Phipps & Maynard, the other by Beachcroft.

Odd, certainly!" "Odd ?" exclaimed Mitchington.

"I should think so! But, do you see, doctor?
that one--five hundred reward--is offered for information of any nature relative to the deaths of John Braden and James Collishaw, both or either.

That amount will be paid for satisfactory information by Phipps & Maynard.

And Phipps & Maynard are Ransford's solicitors! That bill, sir, comes from him! And now the other, the thousand pound one, that offers the reward to any one who can give definite information as to the circumstances attending the death of John Braden--to be paid by Mr.Beachcroft.And he's Mr.Folliot's solicitor! So--that comes from Mr.Folliot.What has he to do with it?
And are these two putting their heads together--or are these bills quite independent of each other?
Hang me if I understand it!" Bryce read and re-read the contents of the two bills.