Fully in earnest in his determination to capture these men, and firmly supported by the officials of the bank, who were as resolute as he in their resolve to apprehend the robbers, William at once put this plan into execution.
Operatives were posted to watch the residences of the relatives of Edwards in the city, and instructed to carefully note their actions, particularly in the matter of receiving or posting of any letters.
Another operative was despatched to Woodford to note the movements of Mrs.Edwards, the wife of the suspected thief, and to endeavor to obtain some information that would assist us in the chase.

It might be possible that this reported quarrel was a mere ruse, to blind the detectives, and to throw them off the scent; and it was important that the truthfulness of this story should be substantiated.

At the same time, William decided on no account to lose sight of young Pearson, and directed the operatives at Geneva to maintain a strict watch over his movements, and by no means to permit him to leave town unaccompanied by some one who could note his every action.

The young bank clerk, however, gave no cause for any new suspicion.

He performed his duties at the bank with unflagging industry and evinced the greatest desire that the thieves might soon be captured.