So far, we haven't heard of either, which rather strengthens me in my belief that the boat and the man went away together.

He is probably traveling nights, and lying up under the willows in daylight.

But he will be compelled to show himself somewhere, soon, in order to get something to eat, for he couldn't have taken much with him, trying, as he was, to create the impression that he had committed suicide.

You have a wonderful view of the river here, Miss Wakefield." "Yes, sir; it is beautiful from the porch." "You spend a good deal of time on the porch, do you ?" "Yes, sir." "And you would be quite likely to notice any boat passing, wouldn't you ?" "Yes, sir." "Could you see a boat at night,--in the moonlight, I mean ?" "I could if it were well out in the middle of the stream, away from the shadow of the trees, along the bank." "Have you seen any boats pass lately, Miss Wakefield ?" "No, sir; I haven't seen a boat on the river for a month, at least." "Dead certain about it, are you, Auntie Sue ?" asked the Sheriff.
"Yes, sir; I am very sure," she returned.

"Judy and I were talking about it yesterday." "Who is Judy ?" asked the detective.
The Sheriff answered, "Just a girl that lives with Auntie Sue." And Auntie Sue added: "I know Judy has seen no boats passing, because, as I say, we were talking about it." "I see," said the detective.