The Florida agriculturist., 1885-04-29
"CALLED BACK"
BY HUGH CONWAY.
CHAPTER vi.

1 travelled in hot haste, as fast as
steam would bear me to Geneva; where
at once began my inquiries as to the
whereabouts of Doctor Ceneri [ had
hoped that finding him would be an easy
matter. His words had given me the
impression that he practiced in the
town. Ii SO, many people must know
him. But he had misled me OF I had
deceived myself. For several days I
hunted high and low inquired every
where; but not a soul could find who
knew the man. called on every doctor
In the place one and all professed en-
tire ignorance of such a colleague. AT
last l felt certain that the name he had
given me was fictitious one, or that
Geneva was not his abode However
obscure doctor may be, he is sure to
be known. by some of his professional
brethren in the same town. 1 decided
to go to Turin and try my luck there.
1t was on the eve of my intended de-
parture. was strolling about, feeling
very sad at heart, and trying to per-
suade myself that 1 should fare better
In Turin, when noticed O man loung-
ing about the opposite side of the street.
AS his face and bearing seemed familiar
to me, 1 crossed the road to see him to
better advantage. Being clothed in the
inevitable tourist suit he presented the
appearance OF an ordinary British trav-
elec--so much so GlInt Il baliossecf 4, foi1sn
be mistaken. But was right after all.
In spite of his changed attire I recog-
n1zed him the moment / drew near. He
was the man with whom Kenyon had
engaged In wordy war outside San Clio
vanm-the man who had demonstrated
With us for our expressed admiration of
Paul1ne-the man who had walked arm
in arm with Ceneri.
Ihe chance was too good one to be
lost. He would at least, know where the
doctor was to be found. I trusted his
memory for faces was not so retentive as
mine; that he would not connect me with
the unpleasant passage which occurred
when we last met. walked up to him,
and raising. my hat, requested him to
favor me with few moments converse
ton.
L spoke in English. He gave me a
quick, penetrating glance, then acknow-
ledgln1g my salutatlon, professed, in the
same language, his wish to place himself
at my service.
F" am trying to ascertain the address
OF gentleman who | believe lives here.
lthlnk you will be able to assist me-.
He laughed. 81 will If l can--but be-
ing like yourself an Englishman, and
knowing very few people, fear 1 can be
OF little help to you.
- am anxious to find doctor named
Cenem."
The start he gave as he heard my words;
the look, almost of apprehension, he
cast on me, showed me that he recognized
the name. But in second he recovered
himself.
81 cannot remember the name. 1 am
sorry to say L am unable to help YOU"
"But," said italian, l have seen you
in his company"
He scrowled viciously. "I know no
man of that name. Good-morning.
He raised his hat and strobe away.
l was not going to lose him like that
/ quickened my pace and came up with
him.
81 must beg of you to tell me where
! can find him. must see him upon an
important matter. 1t is no use denying
that he is friend of yours"
He hesitated, then halted. "You are
strangely importunate sir. Perhaps you
will tell me your reason for your state
ment that the man you seek is my
friend?"
g saw you arm-in-arm with him."
"Where may ask ?"
- LII - III AtSu sprung. OuUSlue Dan
Giovanni"
He looked at me attentively. eyes, I
remember your face now. You are one
of those young men who insulted lady,
and whom swore to chastise."
"No insult was meant, but even had it
been SO, it might be passed over now"
'No insult have killed man for
less than your friend said to mel''
''Please remember [ said nothing.
But tslat matters little. l. IS on behalf of
his niece, Pauline, thai wish to see DIR.
Ceneri."