Fortunately I was not without means.

The other half of my father's property came to me; and the interest being considerably more than I required for my support, I have devoted the remainder to, prosecuting inquiries respecting the missing clerk.

Just before I came to Rossville, I obtained a clue which I have since industriously followed up.
"Last night I received a letter from my agent, stating that he had found the man--that he was in a sad state of destitution, and that he was ready to give his evidence." "Is the lawyer still living ?" inquired Frank.
"He is." "What a villain he must be." "I am afraid he is, Frank." "Does he still live in Boston ?" "No.

After he made sure of his ill-gotten gains, he removed into the country, where he built him a fine house.

He has been able to live a life of leisure; but I doubt if he has been as happy as he would have been had he never deviated from the path of rectitude." "Have you seen him lately ?" asked Frank.
"I have seen him many times within the last few months," said the young man, in a significant tone.
Frank jumped to his feet in surprise.