The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-10-11

this watching that he did not observe
gentleman rising from table near him, aud
cross the room to his own table. 1t was
Bushnell, the one whom he had seen in the
theatre the previous evening with the man
with the thumb.
~ suppose an apology for my abrupt de-
parture last evening is due you, Mr.. Dud-
ley,' he said.
Dorison replied courteously:
4 1.-THE apology was made in the very cause
Of interruption"
81 am glad you take it so politely. I'll
answer your question now. The name OF
the gentleman you inquired about is Eus-
tace, and there is no better fellow alive
than Charley Eustace."
s'Eustacenn said Dorison in surprise.
''Eustace! indeed. What Eustace?"
''He is the son of Herbert ClaverinR
Eustsce an old New York family of wealth
and social position. Charley has been
abroad for many years, having only re-
turned few months ago. Do you know
the family.'
II an hardly say do, although had q
call from MIR. Eustace yesterday evening.
Earlier in the day ] had the honor of saw
ing his daughter from being run over on
Broadway, and he called to acknowledge
the service"
''Indeed!n replied Bushnell, twas she
injured. l heard last evening she was ill
l presume it was she who was ill-there are
two daughters, you know"
81 did not know it." answered Dorison.
Miss Eustice was not injured, though she
was knocked down by horse; but that
she might be ill from the shock she re-
ceived, 1 can readi Y telieve."
eyes, it must be sbe," returned Bush
nell. Charley, who had not been home to
dinner-indeed he maintains bachelor
| apartments-did not know of it last night
when we were together. She is charm
| ing girl
Dorison did not reply for moment or
| two. His mind was busy with thoughts OF
how singularly the affairs of these people
were becoming tangled with his own.
His companion ratified on:
Il saw you were much attracted to Char
ley last evening. Everybody is. He car
ries the stamp of his goodfellowshlp on his
face"
81 was much Interested in him. Does he
follow profession"
"No he has studied surgery here anG
abroad"
Dorison gave such visible start that his
companion stopped in Wonderment anC
looked at him.
ut is nothing,n said Dorison, casting
about for d reason for his inv oluntary man
Hesitation of surprise II saw man a
that moment on the street l could have
You say your friend studied surgery
abroad?n
Eyes, here and abroad. But doubt ii h,
will ever practice it. He is independent,
wealthy by the will of an uncle, and he ha
his share in his fathers estate, which is no
small. Would you like to meet him!'
VERY much indeed"
"He will dine with me tonight here at s
and if you will join US in this room at tina
hour l will be pleased to have you"
Accepting the invitation gladly the twt
young men parted at the door of the res
taurant.
Fortune favors me, muttered Dorisol
to himself ''The opportunity to observ
the young man Cathcart desired is mad
for him. l must find him and give hin
notice."
The work of finding the old detective
was not SO easy, and the greater part of tn
day was consumed in the search. Indeed
when he was found there was barely tim
left Dorison in which to prepare for dime
and meet his engagement.