They found it, as represented, a quiet, respectable house, and located in a neighborhood of unexceptionable reputation.

Upon being admitted, they requested to see the lady of the house, who was a quiet, modest-looking widow lady of about fifty years of age.

William introduced his brother as a Mr.Staunton, lately of Boston, who was desirous of obtaining a pleasant room in that locality, and who could furnish undoubted references as to respectability and promptness.

They were shown several unoccupied rooms, and finally entered the one which had probably been occupied by Edwards' companion in the robbery, for here were two trunks packed and strapped, and apparently ready to be taken away.
"This room," said the lady, as the two gentlemen noticed the trunks, "has been occupied by a gentleman who has left the city.

These are his trunks, and he has ordered them to be sent to him." William had already approached near enough to notice that the lettering upon the trunks was "T.