11. _From A. M. to J. H. B._

I have the honour to surmise that no definite purpose will be achieved

through the diplomatic channel of the Book-keeper. He states that he

prefers to keep himself to himself. Mr. Blenkins has already asked for

his office cuffs, and a final severance of relations is imminent. I

have not yet handed him his cuffs, which I have ventured to

sequestrate on the ground that they are spotted with our ink.

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