Sweetland,
though it is doubtful if you can give it."
Mr. Sweetland assumed the attitude of attention.
"Do you know if any letter has been posted
from this office within a few days, addressed
to Pitkins & Gamp, Syracuse, New York?"
"Yes; two letters have been handed in bearing this address."
Mr. Jennings was surprised, for he had never
thought of two letters.
"Can you tell me who handed them in?" he asked.
"Both were handed in by the same party."
"And that was----"
"A boy in your employ."
Mr. Jennings looked grave. Was it possible
that Carl was deceiving him?
"The boy who lives at my house?" he asked, anxiously.
"No; the boy who usually calls for the factory mail.
The nephew of your bookkeeper I think his name is Leonard Craig."
"Ah, I see," said Mr. Jennings, looking very much relieved.
"And you say he deposited both letters?"
"Yes, sir."
"Do you happen to remember if any other
letter like this was received at the office?"
Here he displayed the envelope of Carl's letter.
"Yes; one was received, addressed to the name
of the one who deposited the first letters--
Leonard Craig."
"Thank you, Mr. Sweetland. Your information has cleared
up a mystery. Be kind enough not to mention the matter."
"I will bear your request in mind."
Mr. Jennings bought a supply of stamps, and then left the office.
"Well, Carl," he said, when he re-entered the house,
"I have discovered who wrote in your name to Pitkins & Gamp."
"Who, sir?" asked Carl, with curiosity.
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