There was no light in the dwelling.

When he returned, after walking a little way down the road, the door was closed.
Next morning, Bates heard of Peters as the detective and of Mr.Franklin as a "millionaire" from South America.

Moreover, he scrutinized both in the flesh, and saw Robinson salute Peters but pass the financial potentate with indifference.
Alas, that a reputation, once built, should be destroyed! "I was mistook, sir," he reported to Grant later.

"There's another 'tec about, but 'e ain't the chap I met last night.

They say this other bloke is rollin' in money, an' buyin' hosses right an' left." "Then he'll soon be rolling in the mud, and have no money," put in Hart.
"Who is he ?" inquired Grant carelessly.
"A Mr.Franklin, from South America, sir." Grant and Hart exchanged glances.