The Arizona sentinel., 1890-06-21

Inc trutn IS, ne was much disturbed. The bitter disappointment in finding that he had not detected the murderer had unsettled him Beginning in doubt, he had gradually gone on to full convic- tion, and had discounted his triumph. Now everything was astray He had never failed so before; he had never be. fore been enticed so far upon 8 false scent
 He began to fear he was losing bis cunning
 If the story were to become known, how they would laugh at him at police headquarters; what gleeful stories of his defeat would his competitors have to tell; he would be compelled to leave town because of their jokes and laugh. ter: his prestige would be gone in the office of The Sol; he was now conscious, with feeling of self contempt. that he had of late been assuming airs of supe. riority among his fellows.
 Then he consoled himself with the thoughA that after all no one else had made the progress in the affair that Hol. brook and himself had made. Then he recollected, with another wave of self contempt, that when he thought triumph was theirs he had attributed all to his own efforts and shrewdness, and now in failure he was quite willing to take Hol- brook into partnership. After all, say what might be said, the affair was deep, intricate and mysterious, back of which lay mass of facts which must be ascer- tained, arranged and digested
 Finally De said, with an inspiration of hope:
 "All is not lost yet, and my commis sion has not been .ecalled."
 By that time he had reached the City Hall park, with view of hunting up the Shadow and relieving him from duty for time at least, or until he was want ed again
 As he passed the city hall he saw the old attorney, George Parker. descend. ing the steps.
 There's the Shadows friend" he commented. ''That old fellow is slosh- ing around with claim against Pier. sons estate, not knowing against what momentous affairs he may De knocking. If there is anything crooked in his pro- ceedings on behalf of that driveiing old orunkard in Varick street, how he will take to cover when we light the tuse-it we ever do."
 Tom chUckled; presently an idea struck him. 'F|','
 "TL give him an interview. Perhaps I'll elicit sonlething."
 As the old man was about to pass. Tom checked him
 Good afternoon, MT. Parker. I've heard that notice of claim to Piersons estate on behalf of James Preston has been made before the surrogate What Is there in itT'
 The old man looked at him sharply and not with a pleasant expression
 "Who are your
 Bryan, of The Sol"
 'Ob. a reporter. hey" replied the old man, with grin and an expression of relief. You reporters are very sharp The notice was only filed within the hour"
 "Oh, yes, we lay pretty close for the news. But what is there in it?''
 Well, think there is good deal in it, or the notice wouldn't have been filed A lawyer would naturally say that after he had taken up clients case wouldn't he? However, the matter ie not in such form yet that can talk about 1t, especially without conference with the counsel who bears the leading part can say this. that the notice was filed merely as precautionary step don't care to say anything abou: it or have anything said now If you will promise to say nothing now. when the matte. comes up I'll give you the inside of it ex clusiVely. That's what you young men want-a beat-isn't it''
 "Yes, that's what we are always look. ing for" replied Tom ''I'u keep my promise. if you will ] know there will be great story Tie old man Pierson lived double life"
 What do you know about it?' In quired the old man ferceIy
 Mot very much, to be sure. know he used to pass under another name at one time."
 "You do? What nameT Fountain. coolIy replied Tom This usas reckless and audacious assumD tion upon the part of Tom He knew nothing of the kind Fountain, did you say2'' uueried the old man, knitting his brows, deeply in terested. When. and how long agoy
 ''Oh, that is my secret" oIS Ja