While on a tramp through the country Woglom had applied at the house for something to eat.
He was provided with food, and asked if he did not wish to work. He said "Yes." He was put to work cleaning out the cellar of the house.
Such an opportunity was not to be thrown aside.
He made a diagram of the interior of the house, and located its rooms and the furniture in them with an accuracy that comes only by practice.
This was the house that we were on the way to "crack" that night.
We reached it.
Passing by, we paused at a little distance to hold a consultation.
The house was all dark and silent, the sky was somewhat clouded, and everything seemed favorable for our undertaking.
I was given a bottle of chloroform, and on my pleading ignorance, was instructed how to use it.
There was no need here of any one remaining outside to watch.