[freedox]

"The fact that he knew Richards address shows that he was keeping books."

No it doesn't. I don't know if Ed was keeping books on his workmen or not, but this is certainly not proof of it.

[sandude]

I don't know if Ed was keeping books on his workmen or not, but this is certainly not proof of it.

You're right, it isn't proof but it is an indication that he was keeping books. There are no indications that he was not.

[jandji]

ed as a business man making his living renovating houses would be very much responsible for keeping books.