"I understand that quite a number of the tenants over there are going to move within the next few days."
"Is that so? Did you learn which ones?"
"No; but the Neustrom family are among them."
"Ah, indeed! Well, on the whole, I am not surprised to hear it," and the old detective became very thoughtful.
[CHAPTER V.]
SETH STRICKET MAKES HIS REPORT.
At length, rousing himself, Old Spicer turned to Stricket, and said:
"Well, Seth, I suppose you have something interesting to tell us?"
"I have managed to pick up a little information," was the modest reply.