His hair was streaked with gray, as were also his full beard and moustache.

A diamond pin of considerable value was in his shirt bosom.

The room contained but few articles.

There was a worn and faded carpet on the floor, a writing-table and two or three chairs, and a small bookcase with a few books, but no evidence whatever of business--not a box or bundle or article of merchandise was to be seen.
As the two girls entered he, shut the door noiselessly, and turned the key inside.

Then his manner changed; his eyes lighted, and there was an expression of interest in his face.