Her manner is abstracted and inspires distrust.

There is also a marked incongruity between her employment and her general appearance.

She looks out of place in her working apron, yet she is not what you would call a lady." "Did her husband come back ?" "No, not to my knowledge." "And where is she now ?" "Very near you, Miss Saunders, when you are at your home in Franklin Street.

Not being able to obtain a situation in the house itself, she has rented the little shop opposite, where you can find her any day selling needles and thread." "I have noticed that shop," I admitted, not knowing whether to give more or less weight to my suspicions in thus finding the mayor's house under the continued gaze of another watchful eye.
"You will find two women there," the amiable Mr.Robinson hastened to explain.

"The one with a dark red spot just under her hair is Bess.