We
have enemies who are constantly seeking to trap us."
"What has all that to do with the fact that you knew my address?"
"I read your advertisement."
"Yes."
"I did not know whether it was genuine or a decoy sent out by the
thieves who robbed you."
"But even that does not explain how you obtained my address."
"By a very simple plan, madam."
"Tell me your plan."
"I mailed the letter to you."
"Yes."
"I knew you would send a messenger for it."
"Certainly."
"I lay around the post office for your messenger. When she came I
followed her here."
"Oh, I see; well, how stupid I am. It is evident I am not a female
detective. I never should have thought of that expedient."
"It is a very simple one. If it had been a trap the parties sending the
letter would have taken precautions not to be trapped that way."
"I see, yes, I see; well, you are not a dunce after all."
"Thank you. You wished to see me?"
"Yes."
"Madam, what is your name, please?"
"My name is Mrs.
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