"Stayed over to Nellie's probably.

You'll most likely find him there." But I was pretty certain he was not at the Deans', for as I passed their house, I noticed the windows were dark, indicating that the family, like most of respectable Denboro, had already retired.

I walked on to the Corners.

Eldredge's store was closed, but the billiard room was radiant and noisy.

I could hear Tim Hallet's voice urging some one to take a new cue, "'cause that one ain't pocketed many balls yet." I looked across at the bank.