“Did you see any strangers in or about the house of the Goodwins, the morning of the fire?”
“Yes; two strange men were there, and were active in helping the prisoner out of the window, and afterwards in getting out the furniture. They were very particular in saving Mary Monson’s property.”
“Were those strangers near the bureau?”
“Not that I know. I helped carry the bureau out myself; and I was present afterwards in court when it was examined for the money. We found none.”
“What became of those strangers?”
“I cannot tell you. They were lost to me in the confusion.”
“Had you ever seen them before?”
“Never.”
“Nor since?”
“No, sir.”