Does Mrs.Hamilton know that her protege visited a gambling house ?" "Yes." "Mentioned it to him, I suppose ?" "Yes." "Of course, he denied it ?" "No; he admitted it, but said he received a letter from a stranger appointing to meet him there.

It is rather curious that he couldn't show the letter, however.

He pretended he had lost it." "Did Mrs.Hamilton believe him ?" "I don't know.

I think not, for, though she has not discharged him, she treats him very coldly." "Have you any further information to give me ?" "No.

I hope this will be of some service to you." "I think it will.