When he died he didn't have chick nor child nor relation, so fur's anybody knew, and his stuff stayed right here.

There wa'n't very much of it.

That is--" He hesitated.
"But, there must have been more than this," said Thankful.

"What, became of it ?" Captain Obed shook his head.

"You might ask Chris Badger," he suggested.
"Chris sells antiques on the side--the high side." "Did old Mr.Eldredge live here ALL alone ?" asked Emily.
"Yup.