The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-11-01

While Dorison was having the conversa-
ton with the woman, as set forth in the pre-
vlous chapter, Cathcart was laboring over
mass of notes in his own chamber in Bono
street.
THE story is made" he said as he leaned
back in his chair, his hands thrust in hi.
vest pockets. Facts are connected by
little effort Of the Imagination. A little
work In confirming the imaginary parts
aud il it does not go to pieces, that part Of
the affair is concluded. If it does, at al
events there will be triumph enough in the
OTHER part to compensate for ell the labor. ,
"Um," he muttered, as he reached for.
ward, taking up a memorandum. sThs
records show the house to have been trans
ferred April %, 1854, by Richard Bassslin
Tor q 500; a check is given to Richard Bias
selin April 30. 1854, certified
check, and endorsed by Richard Bas
selln is returned as a voucher. Thus a
clear connection is Enthusiastically traced
NOW to put that other conception of mine
70 the test, and if il should prove to be a
correct one the road will be straight to the
end.''
He took up another pile OF notes. and
began the work Of arranging in accordance
with some plan he carried in his head
FINISHING which, he transferred the CON
tents OF each separate slip of paper to a
sheet. commenting as he did so in brief
sentences: THAT fits like a glove. -
THAT Is somewhat contradictory "There
10 straight Connection ga screw
loose there" and SO on.
He was thus engaged when Dorison en-
tered.
'Any new Developments he asked
courtly.
~ have had rather singular adyen-
ture this morning, which l have FASTENED
TO tell you"
The old man opened a newspaper lying
beside him and spread it over the papers
lying on his table.
Having done this to his satisfaction, he
swung his shair around so that he faced
Dorison, and said:
Tell it to me in detail"
To do this 1t was necessary to again 90
back TO that evening when Dorison wan
dered to Twenty ninth street and Third
ayeuue-that evening SO ftful of results.
Dorlson consumed half an hour in the re-
cltal OF his adventure, during which Cath
cart listened intently, interposing neither
word, motion nor gesture, keeping his
keen, bright eyes on Dorison's face
You have told it well and clearly he
said as Dorisoh concluded. mo necessity
for going over it again. What you tell is
more important than YOU suppose, i'm
L
dared to entertain. You must heed that
warning of the woman"
Dorison laughed in 6erision.
II give 1t no importance, he said; AZ
told it as simply showing why the woman
wrote me.n
But you must give it Importance, - said
Csthcart earnestly. Dosing is western
term for sandbagging a man. 1t means
something
Threatened men live long" laughed
Dorison.
The old detective glanced irritably at the
young man, saying:
You are sufficient at times, and
when you are you display your ignorance
Of the ways of the world
He took up book OF telegraph blanks and
rapidly scribbled a telegram, handing il to
DoriSon.
"Will you do me the favor of sending
that when you leave here! You may read
it."
Dorison did so with some interest. It
was addressed to private detective in
Chicago:
Find as soon as possible whether Harry
Langdon was ever known by any other
name"
Dorison inquired whether the person to
whom the dispatch was addressed would
know who was meant.
Very well. | have had previous CORES
pondence on the matter. The officer on
Plttston," be continued, abruptly, s'has
been able 10 find out very little about HIM,
SO far as his life is concerned, he seems to
be engaged in no business -idling his time
innocently. II is explained however, by
the news you bring me that was recog-
nlzed by him. They have suspended what
ever business they were up TO until they
ind out what Pm up 10. They evidently
think I'm here on visit only. One more
question aud then you must go. Have YOU
seen the elder Eustace yet!''
No; have tried to without success
Don't do it for several days. Indeed,
don't meet him at all; avoid him until you
see me again.
Wondering what was the reason OF this
sudden change of policy, Dorison promised
II want you 20 be within cal" said the
detective. My impression is that you
would do better to keep to your rooms, so
that il [ want you L can find you without
delay"
VERY we'll"
NOW, get away. I've work to do.n
As Dorison went cut of the room, Cath
cart called on someone in an adjoining
room. The officer who had Swallowed Lang
don and Pittston appeared.
''Mr. Dudley is threatened with iniury.n
be said, ''by Lsngdon and Pittston. Thew
won't do it; someone whom they employ
Will, If 1t is done az all. l want you to be
on bis track and see If he is followed He
obstinately refuses 10 believe in it. l think
q disguise will be necessary
II can follow HIM home to-day without
one. After that 1 will fake up some
th.ng.n
Very well"
So soon as the officer had hurried out
after Oorison, Cathcart gathered I'D his
papers on the table and placed them in a
wooden box on She floor. which he locked
carefully. DOMINIC his topcoat and taking
his hat, he went out, walking to the Bow
cry. Here he sought drug store, and en-
tering, asked permission to look at the
directory. Securing the address he de-
aired, he took an up-bound Fourth avenue
car.
Arriving at the corner of Fifty-sixth
street he descended and walked in the d.
rection OF Fifth avenue. Near that thor
oughfsre of fashion and wealth be stopped
and assembled the steps of one of the hand
soonest dwellings of the block.
1t was the residence of Herbert Claver-
ing Eustace.
''This is my card" he said to the servant.
"but 1t will convey nothing to Mr..
Eustace. Please tell him nv call is not
social one, but on business, important bust
ness"
He was called into a rear room. which
MIR. Eustace reserved as his study.
AZ have brought you here because we
would be free from interruption. ,, said
MIR. EustRce. 81 am at your service SIR
Csthcart bent his head momen. as if
thinking how to begin his business. Mr..
Eustace waited patiently and courteously,
81 am here" said the old detective. ain
sNrAuRnce OF an INQUIRY / am conducting.