"Both myself and friend, then, are of opinion that little or nothing can
be done toward tracing the parties you mention, until the place of
their temporary residence after they left Aldborough has been discovered
first. If this can be done, the sooner it is done the better. Judging
from your letter, some weeks must have passed since the lawyer received
his information that they had shifted their quarters. As they are both
remarkable-looking people, the strangers who may have assisted them
on their travels have probably not forgotten them yet. Nevertheless,
expedition is desirable.
"The question for you to consider is, whether they may not possibly have
communicated the address of which we stand in need to some other person
besides the lawyer. The husband may have written to members of his
family, or the wife may have written to members of her family. Both
myself and friend are of opinion that the latter chance is the likelier
of the two. If you have any means of access in the direction of the
wife's family, we strongly recommend you to make use of them. If not,
please supply us with the names of any of her near relations or intimate
female friends whom you know, and we will endeavor to get access for
you.
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