Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-12-24

DorisOu. "NOthing shall Swclye me
from that. But even with this before
me | cannot repress feeling of regret
for that proud father and tender sister
when disaster shall oyertaltc the son and
brother. nor the remOrse feel in antci-
patton that shall be an instrument of
its precipitation"
Better curb that imagination of
yours until you see that you have pre-
| cipitated disaster upon them" said Cath
| cart contemptuously. evidently annoyed
at what he thought was a lack of proper
| spirit.
A moment later. his mind having re-
verted to the practical bearings of the
matter, he said:
"Cultivate an intimacy; become a Wis
itor to his family; impress yourself upon
the father, and get him to talk of your
own father if possible"
Nettled, stung indeed, by the way the
old man had treated his sentimental out
burst, Dorison .steeled himself and re-
piled CURLY:
Give me your instructions. They
shall be obeyed to the best of my abil-
ity.'
The old man fixed his keen eyes upon
the younger one for moment, and
turned as if to leave him. AS he did so
Dorison hastily placed his hand on the
detectives arm, OBTAINING him and whis-
pering:
"Do you see that man who has just
entered alone;'
Yes"
That is the one who crossed my path
three times yesterday first. when | res
cued Miss Eustace; second. when l saw
him have that mysterious meeting at
| Twenty ninth street and Third avenue
and lastly when he attempted to speak
with EuSraCe and was reuutfed."
All said Cathcart, as he closely
watched the young man walk up the
long corridor.
Tall. slim and brown haired" he
muttered.
Dorison started with surprise.
Dressed in clothes of extreme fash
ion" added Cathcart.
DOrison felt his heart bound.
"Dissipated and fast in appearance
DOrisOn saw the resemblance and the
pertinencv Of the old detectives words.
''He answers to the description OF
both, continued Cathcart. Stay where
you are and keep yourself out of sight,
Cathcart sauntcred after the young
man, who had disappeared in the direc-
ton Of the art gallery.
Dorison retired behind the pile OF
trunks which encountered a part of the
. corridor. The old detective was not
. gone long. When he returned it was
with IA letter.
There is a letter to Captain Lawton,
he said. Jump into Il cab and promise
. the driver three times the amount Of his
fare to get you quick TO headquarters
That letter asks for a discreet and intelli
gent shadow. Bring him back with you
in the cab. / will wait for you here, uil
less the man goes ont, when | will follow
him. In that event let tine shadow 50 tC
my rooms and await me there"
, Dorisun without question did as hl
was bid. Reaching headquarters he dc
livered his letter, and moment latel
was leading the WAY to his cab. followe,
r by the man hastily summoned, and WA
, soon driving back as rapidly.
Entering tine hotel, Cathcart me
them.
=, He is still here" he said to Dorison
"Stav where you are. | will rejOin yOl
, in Il moment"
To the shadow he said:
! Il will. in a moment, point ont mar
to Won. ! want to know his name hi
: business, his associations. his habits, il
, fact all you can learn about him. Re
port to lne at any hour of the day %
night you may happen to have informa
ton. Here's my address. Now follow
, me-"