I learned from the postmaster in Montgomery that a letter addressed to Mrs.Thomas Adams had been sent from his post-office to Belleville, Long Island." "Ah! I know that place." "And wishing to be assured that the letter was not a pretense, I sent a telegram to the postmaster at Belleville.

Here is his answer.

It is unequivocal: 'Mr.Poindexter of Montgomery, Pa.

Mr.Thomas Adams and Mrs.Adams of the same place have been at the Bedell House in this place five days.'" "Very good; then we have them! Be ready to start for Belleville by one o'clock sharp.

And mind, Sweetwater, keep your wits alert and your tongue still.