He knew Bunce's address, but had never before been in Newport Street.

It was his habit to discover places by the aid of a map alone, and, thus guided, he found the house.
Totty Nancarrow happened to be on the stairs when he knocked; she had just come in.

She ran down to the door.

Egremont inquired for Bunce, and was told he was not at home, and would not be till very late.
'Do you know when I could be sure to find him here ?' 'Yes,' replied Totty, who was able to guess at Egremont's identity, and examined him with some interest.

'He'll be here to-morrow after eight.
He's on a job in Hammersmith, working late.