Here, as elsewhere, he was
received with the utmost courtesy and kindness, and with a warm proffer
of assistance, which the detective most gladly accepted. He detailed the
circumstances of the robbery and his long pursuit of the escaping
burglar, and also his strong belief that Duncan was now hiding in the
city. The marshal fully coincided with his views, and promised to aid
him to the utmost of his ability. He then furnished Manning with the
address of Duncan's relative, and the detective started out to find the
locality to which he had been directed.
He soon discovered the place he was looking for, located on the second
floor of one of the larger buildings in the city, and over the entrance
was suspended the sign:
GEORGE DUNCAN, CLOTHIER.
Mounting the stairs without hesitation, the detective entered the store,
where he found to his intense satisfaction the merchant at home. He was
assured of this fact from the striking resemblance which the man bore to
his fugitive relation. On the pretense of ordering a suit of clothing,
the detective engaged him in conversation for some time, and after
satisfying himself that Duncan was not about the premises he took his
leave, promising to call again and effect his purchase.
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