“ ‘You have,’ ” said Mr. Riderhood, in a firm tone.

“Incidentally mentioning, at the same time, her age?” inquired Eugene.

“Yes, governor. Two-and-twenty last October. And then I put it to myself, ‘Regarding the money. It is a pot of money.’ For it is a pot,” said Mr. Riderhood, with candour, “and why deny it?”

“Hear!” from Eugene as he touched his drawing.