"Yes, sir, I am sorry to say I am."
I held on tight to my desk. This was a finishing touch surely, and I,
if any one, felt myself the criminal.
"This letter, addressed to me, but containing a bill for more than two
pounds owing by you, part of it since last term, has been left at my
house--I presume by the tradesman to whom it is due. Come here and look
at it, Tempest."
Tempest obeyed.
"Is it a fact that you are in debt to this extent?"
"Yes, sir--more."
"You are aware--"