covering the money which you and your companions have
stolen, and in arresting the rest of your associates, you may receive
the clemency of the court, and perhaps benefit yourself materially."

Edwards was silent for a long time after this, and it was evident that
he was seriously considering the matter. The words of the detective had
made an impression upon him, but with the craftiness of an old offender,
he was debating a plan by which he might turn his admissions into
account for himself. At length he turned to Robert and asked:

"Will I be able to escape if I tell what I know?"

"I cannot promise that. But you are aware that the giving of information
which leads to the capture of your associates and the recovery of the
balance of this money, will work to your advantage very decidedly in the
mind of the judge."

"Very well," said Edwards, with a dogged sullenness, "your advice is
very good, but I have no confession to make."

"Take your own course," said Robert, carelessly. "My advice was for your
own good, and as you don't seem willing to accept it, I have nothing
more to say."

Although he had not accomplished very much as yet, Robert was still
hopeful of inducing Edwards to unburden himself; but he resolved to
attempt nothing further with him until they arrived in Chicago, where he
could be managed more successfully by those who were more fully
conversant with the facts in the case. He well knew that we already
possessed testimony amply sufficient to convict Edwards of participating
in the robbery, but what we most desired was to obtain information
concerning his partners in the deed. However, he decided to allow him
ample time for reflection and said no more to him upon the subject until
they reached Chicago, when he was at once conducted to the agency.

A consultation was immediately held in order to devise the best means to
be pursued to induce Edwards to reveal who his partners really were.
William at once resolved upon a plan which he was hopeful would lead to
good and immediate results. Calling a carriage, he directed the driver
to take him to the residence of Edwards' sister, Mrs. Andrews, on Logan
Place. On arriving at the house, he found that lady and her daughter at
home, and he was immediately ushered into the parlor by the pretty
servant, Mary Crilly. Without unnecessary preliminary, William informed
the lady that we had succeeded in arresting Edwards for the robbery of
the Geneva Bank, and that