“He lives in a poor cabin just on the outskirts of the wood.”
“How long has he lived there?”
“About two years.”
“What is his reputation?”
“Very poor. No one knows how he makes his living, though at times he seems to have plenty of money.”
“Is he absent a part of his time?”
“Yes, sir; he is sometimes away for a month at a time.”
“Probably he is in league with some criminals in the city, and may have an object in living where he does.”
“I thought of that, sir.”
“Did you recognize the other man?” the lawyer next asked.