King was absent several days, and then returned with the team, stating that Duncan had gone west.

I thought this very strange, as, if he had ran away from Leadville, it would certainly be very unwise for him to return.

However, I heard no more about him, but I have seen Bob King frequently.

He comes in several times a week, and you can most likely find him about some of the boarding-houses around the Union Depot." This was all that could be gained from Mr.Miller, and after receiving that gentleman's promise to inform Mr.Wallace, in case he should hear anything of Duncan, the two men took their leave of the accommodating and loquacious grocer.
Leaving the chief at his office, Manning resolved to pay a visit to the residence of Duncan's parents.

Not, however, to make himself known or to institute any inquiries; but to quietly watch from the outside whatever was transpiring within.