It was a letter from Ratman, reminding him that a certain bill was falling due on the following day, and requiring him, on pain of exposure, to honour it.
Roger's letter was in the same hand.

It was dated London, a day or two back.

Ratman said-- "Dear Brother,--I received your letter and enclosure.

It is what I expected from you, but I hope it is not to be the last.

I don't wonder at your suspecting my story--I don't particularly care whether you believe it or not.