Waterbury evening Democrat., 1889-09-26

attention to himself. Ican ma abseantely no trace of him, and I have been huntin1 since noon. He knew what he was about, and has been storing his strength for just such an effort. have no doubt"
 Uncle Amos spoke moodily. He was bit- terly disappointed and humiliated at this result of his detective experience.
 There was another feeling in the younger mans breast. His one hope of serving Carol and saving her from Ingot had disap- peared with Edson. Fate was taking 8 cruel pleasure in thwarting him whichever way he turned.
 It might be as well. He had no doubt Althea was right in saying Carol had been influenced by her brother; but would she care to be saved at the expense of that brother, whom she adored. The more he thought of it, the more Norris was con- vinced that Lyman Childer had been guilty of some wrong doing which gave Ingot 8 hold on hlm. It might be complicity in that dedication of the previous cashier, or 1t might be something entirely independent, of the business of the bank. He could not. give form to the suspicious which assailed him, but some unde6ned foreboding led him to step which he did not think necessary to reveal even to his uncle. About this time, good Mrs. Bates began to shake her head and sigh dolorously over the change in her model lodger. Daylight was struggling in at the windows before his latch-key clicked in the lock, and he dragged himself wearily up to his room to lie there till neon, when he appeared heavy eyed, istless, without appetite or zest, only to go through the same performance when night came around again. The first time or two this happened, Mrs. Bates only murmured that " young men l would be young men," but after nearly g week of such actions she unburdened her. self to Sally.
 "Ive seen many one go the same way, and it's alters them that seems inner contest that's the worst when they once gets goin'. It's downright shameless not to miss one night, say! Had the head ache this morning, had hea Well, don't | wonder. It would be hardened old toper l that wouldn't have it after such round. I'll give him piece of my mind if he starts out tonight, you see if don't"
 | Accordingly, when Norris made his prepa- l rations for leaving the house he found his landlady in the way.
 "I wouldn't make so bold for every one, but can't boar to see you going on so, MT. Norris. Hain't you any mercy on yourself, at all7 How long I'll you stand it at this rate, do you thinks 'Tain't as if you was seasoned to these things. It's a-tellin' on you now, as blind man might see, or l wouldn't g. took the liberty, for thinks to myself he hain't no one to advise him, and mebbe a word spoke in season will make him see the danger of his ways"
 "Thank you, Mrs. Bates. | am sure you mean kindly,n said Norris, with hidden smile lurking at the corners of his mouth. l "I hope, then, you'll stay in this evening, sir. If you knowed how I've worrited, you'd take better care of yourself. Go to bed at Q Christian hour, Mir. Norris, do. You'll feel enough better in the morning."
 "Your advice is good, Mrs. Bates, and Pm sorry can't act on it; but don't worry about me. I'll turn over new leaf with the new year, I promise you that. Every young man must have his fling, you know, and mine is, perhaps, not so bad as you think"
 Laughing, he left her, to make hls way to | many storied building in which he had rented room. It had this advantage, it's 1 windows commanded view of the banking institution of Everleigh & Childer, and here Norris had been keeping watch night after night, expecting he scarcely knew what
 Some attempt upon 1t, possibly, in view of that note Althea had received-or some traitorous deed by one employed within.
 He was here in pursuance of his promise to protect Mir. Evcrleigh's interests as he would his own. He would trust to other means when he was once admitted to the bank; until then, he would keep guard in the only way he could
 Midnight came. The busy hum of the streets died out. A myriad of stars looked down upon the world, and wondered at it's littleness. What were the troubles of one human creature in it that he should fume and fret while he looked back into their bright, calm eyese What difference did it make in the grand scheme of the universe 1ao$ Hon hn $nA hay atom of his kind, when all were but as grains of the sea shore, washed by the waves of time7
 Youth, allied with passion, does not phi losophize, and Norris heart was wrung with 8 very human passion in the dead watches of the night which crept on. How differ ently the world would look to him if Caro wore his ring on her Hnger-if it were Ais wedding approaching! How trustful he would be of all mankind, how far from thinking such watch as this necessary, fol the truth will out. It was distrust of Ly man Childer had stationed him here, though scarcely acknowledged even to himself.
 Worn by grief and wearied by long vigils sleep stole insensibly over him. What was itcaused him to start up, wide awake on the instant3 What had he seen-What did he think he saw in the trembling shadows oppositea Had the door there opened and shut, letting out dark figure from those seemingly deserted ofdcess
 He opened his window and let the fresh air fan his cheek.
 A footstep passing away in the distance rung out clearly on the street. Another softer, scarcely heard, came out of the shadows across the way. Slowly, with cat like caution, the man crossed the street, but started back as he found himself suddenly confronted by another form, that laid de taining hold upon hlm.
 sNow, then," said voice, not loud, but clear and penetrating, 'what are you up to- prying and spyingi Out with the whole business, double quick.'
 The muttered reply was not audible t< the listener, straining his hearing above then the other voice spoke again, triae more cautiously, but still to be heard.
 "Weu, and if he does, what's that to you When there's watching to be done, I'll do 1, ! horoa nonsk v0N fry tO f1lav ma for {