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Here is something for your trouble . '' The boy pocketed with satisfaction the money proffered him , and took the letter which Mr. Sampson hastily wrote . It was to this effect : -- `` MY DEAR MRS. ABERCROMBIE : I received your note , and despatched the money which you desired by a messenger ; but I have just learned that his pocket was picked on the horse-cars . I can not spare one of my clerks just now , but at one o'clock will send one up with the money , hoping that he may have better fortune than the first messenger , and that you will not be seriously inconvenienced by the delay . `` Yours truly , `` HENRY SAMPSON . '' Then he dismissed the matter from his mind until afternoon , when , the office having closed , he made his way to the Leonard Street station-house , where he was speedily admitted to see Ben . `` I 'm glad you 've come , Mr. Sampson , '' said our hero , eagerly .