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She took out her key as she spoke and unlocked the door , and was surprised to see several letters which had been pushed under it during her absence . `` They are only business circulars , I suppose , '' she said as the boys gathered them up and put them on the table . She put on her glasses , took one up , broke the seal and read : `` In reference to your notice in the ` Intelligencer ' that you offer a reward for the recovery of your dog , I write to say that it can be found at 395 New street . If you send ten marks between twelve and one o'clock , and a rope , you can have your dog . `` Respectfully , `` M.R. '' `` Now just hear that , boys ! Whoever heard the like of this ? If he asks two marks for catching the dog , then he asks eight marks for one day 's feed .