Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-13


 fellow. It seems like treachery to seek his friendship to his own undoing."
 "That does not necessarily follow" sharply replied Cathcart. But you must put aside all such notions if you propose to succeed in your search. Rec Ollect the interest you have at stake- the rehabilitation of your own good name"
 Il know, know," hastily responded Dorison. Nothing shall swerve me from that. But even with this before me l cannot repress feeling of regret for that proud father and tender sister when disaster shall overtake the son and brother, nor the remorse feel in antici- patton that shall be an instrument of it's 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 8 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 vis- 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 curtly:
 '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 a moment, and turned as if to leave him. As he did so Dorison hastily placed his hand on the detectives arm, detaining 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-frst, when res cued Miss Eustace; second, when saw him have that mysterious meeting at Twenty-ninth street and Third avenue and lastly when he attempted to speak with Eustace and was rebuffed."
 "Ah" 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 pertinency 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 sauntered after the young man, who had disappeared in the direc- tion of the art gallery.
 Dorison retired behind the pile of trunks which encountered part of the corridor. The old detective was not gone long. When he returned it was with letter.
 "There is a letter to Captain Lawton, !" he said. Jump into 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. 1 will wait for you here, un- less the man goes out, when I will follow him. In that event let the shadow go to my rooms and await me there."
 Dorison without question did as he was bid. Reaching headquarters he de- livered his letter, and a moment later was leading the way to his cab, followed by the man hastily summoned, and was !, soon driving back as rapidly. Entering the hotel, Cathcart met them.
 "He is still here," he said to Dorison Stay where you are. l will rejoin yor in moment" , , To the shadow he said: II will, in a moment, point out mar to you. 1 want to know his name, hi business, his associations, his habits, il T fact all you can learn about him. Re port to me at any hour of the day ol , night you may happen to have informa tion. Here's my address. Now follow r me-"
 He went directly to the art gallery ant pointed out the man sitting at tabl, . near the door, which the young man wa . watching, without being observed by tn " object of their attention.
 "That is your man," said Cathcart D Find out especially where he lives ant U what places he haunts." Cathcart returned to Dorison, wh . was awaiting his return with impatience '' "What has occurred?' he asked anx u iously.
 r Nothing" replied the old detectiv curtly. 'I shall go to bed now. an ,r tired, You have done good days wor t today"
 !, What further might have passed be
 tween them was prevented by the aI
 pearance of the young man on his wa
 out of the hotel The shadow was behind him. ID Good night" said Cathcart, as he
 too, moved off. x. Dorison had already learned not t " question him, and so he did not seek t detain the old man. D He, too, went out in the night air t , cool his burning excitement.
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