Chapter 1




BETWEEN THE SCENES.

PROGRESS OF THE STORY THROUGH THE POST.

I.

_Extract from the Advertising Columns of "The Times."_

"AN UNKNOWN FRIEND is requested to mention (by advertisement) an address
at which a letter can reach him. The receipt of the information which he
offers will be acknowledged by a reward of Five Pounds."



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