THEFT
The undertaker's man is described as bringing his own bundle of "plunder" to Old Joe's shop, which includes small valuables. His participation in the sale and appraisal of these items indicates his involvement in theft.
UNDERTAKER'S MAN
But the gallantry of her friends would not allow of this; and the man in faded black, mounting the breach first, produced _his_ plunder. It was not extensive. A seal or two, a pencil-case, a pair of sleeve-buttons, and a brooch of no great value, were all. They were severally examined and appraised by old Joe, who chalked the sums he was disposed to give for each upon the wall, and added them up into a total when he found that there was nothing more to come.