Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-09-19

fngerjoint out of the question.
Here Carriston looked at my cross-exam-
liner triumphantly The meaning OF that
look have never to this hour understood.
But laughed because l knew old Brand had
for once made a mistake, and was going to
be cal ed to account for it. Carriston was
about to speak, but the doctor waved him
aside
Now. Richard, think very carefully.
You speak of tine missing finger joint. We
doctors know how many people persuade
them selves into all sorts of things Tell me,
did you notice the likeness before you saw
the mutilated finger, or did the fact of the
fingers being mulilated bring the likeness to
your mind"
BLESS the man." said; lone would think
/ had no eyes tell you there is no doubt
about this man being the orig inal of the
photo"
Never mind-answer my question"
"Well, then. am ashamed TO confess it,
but put the photo in my pocket and for
got ali about 1t until l had recognized the
man, and pulled out the likeness to make
sure. l didn't even know there was
printed description at the foot nor that any
member was wanting. Confound it.
Brandt I'm not such duffer as you
think"
Brand did not retaliate. He turned to his
frieni and said gravely, ITO me the matter
is Inc xplicable. lake your own course, as
Ipromlsed you should" Then he sat down,
looking deliciousIy crestIallen, and wearing
the dl contented expression always natural
to him when worsted i'll argument.
1t was now Carriston's turn. He piled me
with many questions. In fact, l gave him
HI, o., oil
kind of mouse Is it,! he asked.
"belter than cottage-scarcey farm
house A place, should think. with few
One OF those wretched httle holdings which
are Simply curses to the country.
He made lots OF other inquiries. the pur-
port OF when l could not tnen divine He
seemed greatly impressed when | told him
that the man had never for NON mt left
Inc alone. He shot second glance OF triumph
at b and, who still kept silent, and looked
as if ali the wind had been taken out OF his
sails
How far is the places" asked Carrlston.
Gould you drive me there after larks"
At this question the doctor returned to
life. What DO You mean to do! he asked
his friend Let us have no nonsense Even
now l feel sure that Fenton is misled by
some chance resemblance"
Deuce bit, old chap" l said.
Well, whether or not, we needn't do
foolish things. We must go and swear in
formation and get search warrant and the
assistance of the police. The truth Is,
Richard he continued, turning to me, I'VE
have reason to believe, or l should say Car
riston persists in fancying, that friend Of
bis has for some time been kept in durance
by the man whom you say you recognized"
Likely enough" l said. He looked
villain enough for anything up to murder"
ANY way said Brand, 1--WE must do
everything according to law"
"Lawl l want no law, answered Carris-
ton. Il have found her, as l knew should
find her, l shall simply fetch her, and at
once. You can come with me or stay here,
as you hike, doctor, but l am afraid must
trouble your friend to drive NE somewhere
near the place he speaks of"
Foreseeing an adventure and great finn
moreover, not unmoved by thoughts of re.
venge-I placed myself entirely at Carris-
tons disposal He expressed his gratitude.
and suggested that we should start at once.
In a lew minutes we were ready and
mounted the dog cart. Brand, after grumb-
ling loudly at the whole proceeding, finished
up by following us and installing himself in
the back seat. Carriston placed a parcel
he carried inside the cart, and away wa
went.
1t was now nearly dark and raining cats
and dog. had my lamps lighted, 40 We
got along without much difficulty. Tho
roads were deep with mud but by tnis time
the snow bad been pretty nearly washed
away from everywhere. I don't make a
mistake in a road twice, so in due course We
reached the scene of my upset. Here drew
up.
1.-THE house lies about five hundred yards
up the laner I told GARRISON; I'VE had
better gel out here.n
What about the horser' asked Brand.
No chance of any one passing this way
on such night as this; so LEI us put out the
lamps and lie him up somewhere"
We did so; then struggled on afoot until
We saw the CLEAN of light which had been
so welcomed by me two nights before.
1t WIS Just about as dark as ritch: but
guided by the light. we went on until we
stood in front Of the house, where a turf
bank and dry hedge hid rs from sight,
although on such a night we h d little fear
of our presence being discovered
VIE do YOU mean to do nowf' asked
Brand in a disconteated whisper. "You
can't break into the house"
Carriston sad nothing for minute; then
felt him place his land ON my shoulder.
Are there any horses; any cows about
the placer he asked.
told him thought that my surly friend
rejoiced in the possession OF a horse and q
COW.
Very vel Then we must wait. He'll
come out to see them before he goes to bed, )"
said Carriston, as decidedly as a general
giving orders just before battle
lcould not see how Brand expressed his
feelings upon hearing this order from our
commander. 1 know l shrugged nv