Dubiously, Horace released his hold on Adith in order to take the invitation, although his cane remained poised, just in case. Reading by the filtered light, he could tell it was the same invitation he received and not a forgery, but the fact it is was crumpled was further cause of suspicion.
"Where did you get this from?" Horace demanded, still not convinced. "And what did you do with the real Adith James Lloyd? Speak up! If we find out that some ill has befallen Mr Lloyd, you'll have the Devil to pay!"