Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-11-13

10 what end!
 He was intimate with your father and you may find him valuable in solv- ing the mystery of that unfinished let ter"
 'Oh," exclaimed Dorison. with pecul- lar emphasis, Il had supposed that in- quiry was lost sight of in the superior importance of the other"
 The old man keenly regarded the other as he gave expression to the slight sar- rasm
 Do you not know" said Cathcart inn l pressively, that in the revelation of the mystery of one the mystery of the other will be revealedY
 Somewhat abashed, Dorison hesitated before he replied:
 You have not been particularly com municative as to your theories have followed you blindly."
 T believe success is more surely at tained by keeping my plans to myself, replied Cathcart calmly.
 "l do not complain" replied Dorison hastily "l recognize my own want of skill, and therefore am content to obey implicitly
 And thereby be most useful. Now seek this man of yours, You need not come to me until you have learned all you can. Let me tell you for your own satisfaction, that notwithstanding your belief that the one thing in which you are particularly interested is being over looked, that l have devoted the past three days, and will possibly for several days to come, to a most searching in- quiry into the relations your father maintained for the years immediately preceding his death. What 1 have learned shall not tell you. for have not yet digested it. As soon as you can accomplish it. arrange so l can get good look at your man." Dorison. as he walked away from Cathcart, felt as if he was a very inex- perienced man, and had much yet to learn of the ways of the world.
 1t was in this frame of mind that ho sought the Hoffman House for breakfast The hour was not early, and he was en- abled to obtain one of those tables ad- joining the windows looking out on Broadway where he could watch the tide of humanity as it hoated by. He was so much engrossed in this watching that he did not observe a gentleman ris- ing from table near him, and cross the room to his own table It was Bushnell, the one whom he had seen in the theater the previous evening with the man with the thumb
 Il suppose an apology for my abrupt departure last evening is due you, Mir. Dudley" he said.
 Dorison replied courteously:
 The apology was made in the very cause of interruption"
 "I am glad you take it so opolitely. I'll answer your question now. The name of the gentleman you inquired about is Eustace and there is no better fellow alive than Charley Eustace"
 "Eustacer' said Dorison in surprise 'Eustace indeed What Eustace?"
 He is the son of Herbert Clavering Eustace, an old New York family of wealth and social position Charley has been abroad for many years, having only returned a few months ago Do you know the family?"
 Il can hardly say do, although had a call from MT. Eustace yesterday even- ing Earlier in the day l had the honor of saving his daughter from being run over on Broadway, and he called to acknowledge the service" 3 'lndeed" replied Bushnell, twas she injuredP 1 heard last evening she was in-l presume it was she who was ill- there are two daughters, you know" , "l did not know it," answered Dorison Miss Eustace was not injured, though she was knocked down by a horse; but that she might be i'll from the shock she received. can readily believe"
 Yes, it must be she" returned Bush nell. Charley, who had not been home 'l to dinner-indeed he maintains bachelor n apartments-did not know of it last IT night when we were together. She is ,s charming girl" IT Dorison did not reply for a moment ol lc two. His mind was busy with thoughts of how singularly the affairs of these people were becoming tangled with hi own.
 His companion rattled on:
 "l saw you were much attracted t i'd Charley last evening, Everybody is. H. carries the stamp of his goodfellowshil = on his face"
 Il was much interested in him. Doe he follow professional?
 No; he has studied surgery here an r abroad"
 U Dorison gave such visible start tha his companion stopped in wondermen and looked at him. - Ut is nothing" said Dorison, castin about for reason for his involuntar manifestation of surprise. "I saw ma at that moment on the street I coul have sworn was two thousand mile er from here. You say your friend studie to surgery abroad?"
 Yes, here and abroad. But 1 dout
 if he will ever practice it. He is indC v pendently wealthy by the will of a uncle, and he has his share in his f.
 ther's estate, which is not small. Woul
 you like to meet him?" S. Very much indeed" " He will dine with me tonight he1
 at six, and if you will join us in tn - room at that hour will be pleased { n have you.
 V Accepting the invitation gladly u
 two young men parted at the door of u
 restaurant.
 "Fortune fayors me-" muttered Dor