"Ah, yes, I remember that I had some now.

Yes, five bills of one thousand francs each, drawn by Gandelu, and accepted by Martin Rigal.

I received them from the Mutual Loan Society, but they are no longer in my hands." "Is that the case ?" murmured Gaston, growing sick with apprehension.
"Yes, I sent them to my cloth merchants at St.Etienne, Rollon and Company." Van Klopen was a clever scoundrel, but he sometimes lacked the necessary perception of when he had said enough; and this was proved to-day, for, agitated by the steady gaze that Andre kept upon him, he added,-- "If you do not believe my word, I can show you the acknowledgment that I received from that firm." "It is unnecessary," replied Andre.

"Your statement is quite sufficient." "I should prefer to let you see the letter." "No, thank you," replied Andre, not for a moment duped by the game that was being played.

"Pray take no more trouble.