The Arkansaw traveler., 1885-08-01

abruptly changed the conversation A1; he had not succeeded, even when he sei his colleague down aA his owH door, ia completely restoring tAss sea.lemaa's eQuanimity.
 However, Dr. Jones' did not long con- tinue to marvel at Mt. Graves extraoE- dinary obtuseness, for the disagreeahle discovery that in his absence a sheriff 's officer had been placed in possession ol his apartments effectualty drove all other thoughts from his mind. As was quite pa,ural, he was considerably startled and upset, and, for a time, he lost his habit ual fortitnde and seli-possession. The bailiff seemed decent sort of man, and, as he was decidedly disposed to be sympathetic, Dr. Jones could not refrain, in the bitterness of his spirit sros:. :s- weighing against his evil fortune.
 ~Well, sir, it do seem 'ard, dont itf But, arter all, sir, wot is it2 If you was as used to it as Nm you wouldn't think nothing about it."'
 But you are earning your living. re member. Meanwhile, how the deuce am l to earn mine with you about the place e''
 It's a small matter, sir, and sill be easily arranged, no doubt. Bring your friends to see me settin' ere. That always fetches 'em. Meanwhile, Lord bless you, sir, don't mind me, won't in- teIfere with your patients, For that mat ter, if you'll lend me q suit O decent togs, I'll show 'em in and out as grave as a judge"
 "t shouldn't mind SO much if owed twenty thousand, instead of q paltry hum dred or two," groaned the unfortunate doctor between his teeth.
 That's allus the way, sir" said the man. shaking his head. "lts the small fish as gets caught in the nets; the big 'uns break through 'em. Why, look at this 'ere," he added, bringing forth a document from his pocket and unfolding it clumsily, "'ere's a case in point. An absconding bankrupt got clean away with 'undTed thousand pounds Just cock in Americay!'
 Dr. Jones mechanically took the paper which the man handed to him. IL was an official handbill, issued by the police, containing the description of certain Anstru,her Meadows, a quondam city specula,or of considerable notoriety, who had absconded with a consider able quantity of plunder, after ruthlessly reb. ping his customers and friends. Dr. Jones had heard of the man, and, indeed, his name had recently ben on every oody's lips. The handbill was headed with an offer 0! reward cf rsno for his apprehension, and full and detailed de- scnption was given of his personal ap | OV nlan~AA this absractedly, and then his eye lighted upon a rough wood-cut, purporting to be likeness of the defaulter. which ap- peared in the margin. Alter a moments s scrutiny, the young man sPrang from his seat with an involuntary exclamation.
 Do you know him, sir7" inquired the bailiff quickly.
 "Know him No. How the deuce should ?" said Dr. Jones, controlling himself.
 "iwas 'oping, for your sake, you could lay your finger on him, for there's nice little reward offered" returned the man.
 Five hundredW said Dr. Jones, rather contemptuously, as he glanced at the document.
 "Aye, a tidy sum, ain't it, sir ?" said the man. But, Lord bless yer, it's all flummery- all blind. He's hoff long ago, a-livin' in Americay, as said just now"
 "Well, wherever he is. he has got a fortune with him." said Dr. Jones, hand expression. "Make yourself at home, my man." he added :" order what you want. As you say. daresay this little matter of mine will soon be arranged"
 He hurried away as he spoke, and en- tered his consulting-rsom, where, after locking the door, he commenced to stride about in a strangely excited manner. After awhile, happening to catch sight of his flushed face as he passed the look ing glass, he paused, and gravely ad- dressed himself.
 Come, Clarence Jones, steady your. self This looks like stroke of luck. It may even be the foundation of your fortune. But you mustn't be too cock. sure! You may be mistaken. In any case you need cool head to play your cards properly"
 This soliloquy had soothing effect, for he seated himself in the patients arm chair, and deliberately knitted his brows to think. The result ct his deliber a.ions was that he started of with composure to his club, and spent some hours in going through the newspaper files of the p Ast month or two. He met a city &C., quaintance, of whom he made particular inquiries concerning Mir. Anstruther Meadows. Altogether. he evidently con- sidered that he had passed a profitable esening, for, upon his return, he saluted the man in possession with friendly slap on the back, and promised him five pound note for himself if his hopes as to paying him out the mex, day were realized.
 When he arose the next morning Dr. Jones wrote little note to Dr. Balmyre, stating that he had a great desire to pay visit to his asylum and adding that, having been summoned to attend con- sulta,ion in the neighborhood of the in- s,itution, he should be glad of an authority to inspect it. He sent the letter round by servant, who, in reply, brought hack ara af nx paiyrvyaba axd. .<;sk .