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Rh "A letter was sent here containing an order for a dress. The measurements were inclosed and with them over half the price of the dress in bills. The letter stated that the person for whom it was intended was out of town, and that in ten days the dress would be called for.

"We often have customers order dresses from a distance," the man continued, "and we make them from measure. Ten days afterwards a messenger boy came in with an order for us to receipt for the price of the dress and a $100 bill, from which I took the rest of the price and gave him the dress and the change."

"Have you the letter that was sent you with the measurements and order?" asked Richard, with a calmness that covered his excitement.

"No. The boy said he must have the letter containing the measurements, and I sent up to the forewoman in the workroom. She