Chapter 30

“I have in my pocket,” he said in a low voice, “the paper to which I refer, and I offer it in evidence.” “Excluded,” gloated the surrogate, “on the ground that, as it was received by you in your confidential capacity as her attorney and produced by you as such, it is a privileged communication from Mrs. Grover and cannot be disclosed.” “I except,” murmured Mr. Tutt. “In that case I ask that you grant me an adjournment until to-morrow morning.” The surrogate smiled triumphantly and glanced at Mr. Toddleham. “That is…