Telegram-herald., 1889-11-22

The door open
ed. Holbrook was startled, and be
uayed his surprise
Well he might Il vas his old gentle
man Of the nighs previous. who was not
less surprised than HOlbrook.
He smiled az be advanced and said:
We both Of Us seemed 10 have re-
eeived a shock Of surprise.
Holbrook assented. = confess 10 the
shock on my side"
Il hardly expected 70 see you so soon
again. or to ind in Mr.. Holbrook the
gentleman met last night.
Holbrook bowed courteously for an
swer and determined that he would hold
perfect control OF himself.
II followed you last evening, Mr.. Hol-
brook"
II was aware Of that" replied Hol-
brook with a smile.
Il did not suppose you were, said the
old gentleman laughingly; Il must have
done my work badly. Let me say. how
ever, right here that I was mistaken in
the person. You resemble the one | sup
posed was following so much in build
and manner that not until had resorted
10 little rase 20 get a fair look at your
face was | aware of my mistake. / hope
you viii accept my apologies for any an
noyance may have siven you"
None are needed. became aware
of your mistake. We are all liable TO
them.
The old man unused a while and Hol
L -
studied it the less he liked IT, There
was blended weakness and strength in it
and the want Of those strong, rugged
lines which gave character 10 old
age The lines began strongly but
seemed to run into nothing leaving an
impression Of stiffness. The eyes were
cunning. not frank, though there was
unquestionably an assumption of frank
ness IN bis manner.
AT length be spoke.
In passing the Casino theatre saw
you turn a corner with a gentleman, and
I leaped 10 the conclusion that you were
person for whom J have been looking
these two years-a roa7 from Chicago
70 ind whom l wouiI Ere half of all
am worth or expect o. - worth.
An angry look lear = into his eyes.
while vindicuveness 'vas plainly ap-
parent.
DO you not know sis name:" asked
Holbrook.
II know what it was two years ago.
Not what it ia now However. it is an
old story Of deep wrong and injury, and
Is not what came 10 see you about.
believe. Mr. Holoroo-. you were part
ner Of the late Judge Harkners"
Holbrook could hardly rSpress a start.
He wondered If this also an inquiry
after Persons papers.
Yes" he replied simply; firmly de-
terrnined that he would show no emo
tiou whatever questions might be asked
him.
May ask when that partnership be-
gam
Yes, it was eight years ago the first
Of last January"
"Ah. nearly nine years ago. The old
man pondered a short time.
WAS Mr. Charles Pierson client Of
the Judges az that timer
Holbrook was prepared for this ques-
tion. yet il was with difficulty he could
repress his surprise.
Hs replied promptly: NO. the con-
nsction ceased through a quarrel before
came as a student 70 the judge three
years previous.
Hum" The old man pondered again.
What lawyer succeeded the Judge
with Mr. Pierson2'
Il don't know. The Judge would say
little about the matter. I know of il
only through tradition in the office"
Were al the papers Of Mr. Pierson
rsturnsd 70 him.
every one. religi0uslv. scrupulouslY
SO scrupulously as % remain. a. said.
tradition in the Office. II was much
taIk>d Of when I came in. because Mr.
PSerson had been a valued and profit
shl. client
Yes. presume 80.
Pardon me-" said Holbrcok. "mav
.sk the reason II this inquiry Twice
s.for- By different persons I have had
kh-~e inquiries msdeg'
by two different personsT' spoke mp
fhe cid man sharply. How long ago.
There vas great esgsrness IN his man
n~r md tone.
-wfshfu a month. I should imagine :
Two, you ssy7 What were their
na-nssy- thfs wss demanded almost
esro-sy. Men OF women
~Psricn me- said Hoihrook ooidly,
-you demand the names and informa-
tion ss u were compelled - give
them.@
The Old mar glsred st him sa7sgeiy,
bot Hoih-ook continued calmly.
However. "a \ matter II fact. ] can
net reooslect the names. The inquiries
male little or 10 impression on ne. and
answered their as have answered
yc-1. It - cni7 nov when Tou coule-s
third - with practically the same IN
entrt--. that nv curiosity is excited.
They we're hCth r,er he added
Both mes repeatsd the old man,
yvfdentiy puzzled and alarmed. They
~ere not tas same person calling twice.
Upon nv word it would - hard for
Has - reoolieot were it not for the fact