Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1900-11-20

"No cause Tor fear. ladies'" Hen.
dricks assured them. He Is as gentle ~
lamb except when he smells blood on
the trail. Come, Mr.-er-Allen, don {
you want TO see an exhibition OF his
skill?"
II hope you will excuse me, said
Allen. II am really not well, and the
news of my old friends death has
frightfully upset me wish you all
possible success. but would not care
to witness your Investigations unless
unless were feeling better or could be
of assistance. think shall go TO my
old room and lie down. was with my
physician last night, or, rather. he
came 10 see me-
Hendricks was surveying the man
studiously as he spoke, and when be
had finished he asked suddenly:
"Who is your physician?"
Allen sat down on lounge and
clasped his hands between his knees.
why, Dr.-er-Burton." was his
slow reply.
Think have heard Of him" said
the detective. Madison avenue, ehf"
Allen hesitated. and as he did so his
eyes roved uneasily about the room.
mo; he is not ON Madison avenue,
said be presently, and his gaze met that
Of the detective steadily. almost logged
ly. It seemed to Lampkin that Hen.
bricks had not heard Aliens last words
He had turned smilingly to Miss Ben
ton.
You'd not be the least bit afraid OF
Nebo il you knew what friendly fell
low he is" he said and bowed as he
left the room.
Outside the dog sprang joyfully to
his master, climbed upon him with his
fore paws and tried to lick his face.
"Do you think he will be Of use?"
asked the doctor when johnson and the
animal had fallen behind as they went
toward the north walk.
81 don't know yet." answered Hen
bricks. "but am afraid not However.
he may bring some little light to me
when / see him at work.
When they reached the spot in the
north walk where the murdered man
had lain, Hendricks unclasped the chain
from the dogs neck and with his hand
touched one Of the footprints. Instantly
the animal lowered his nose and smelled
the ground. Then with his nose to the
sand he ran quickly to the spot where
the tracks had ended. Here he stopped
He could 20 no farther Back be came
to the spot where the corpse had lain,
made q little circle and then with
glad bark darted over the grass toward
the gate at the side Of the grounds.
mo good, muttered Hendricks in
tone Of disappointment He will lose
the scent ont there where 80 many
people have passed to and fro.
The dog ran ON to the gate. They
saw him spring over the wall and dart
bere and there as II bewildered in the
street Then he set up dismal howl Of
defeat.
Hendricks whistled to him, and Nebo
srotted back. looking quite detected and
ashamed.
''Poor fellowP' said the detective a.
he clasped the end Of the chain on to
the dog 70 collar. Even you are puzzled
Take him home, johnson.
Just then Ralph Benton emerged from
the back veranda and started toward
them. but seeing them he turned and
disappeared in the house.
Hendricks winked and grinned at
Lampkin.
Zone reason ! sent for the dog, !" be
said-"I wanted to see who'd be afraid
Of him Allen 10 either afraid on 10 sick.
and Ralph found he bad forgotten some
thisg the moment he laid eyes On tho
animal.
"Do you think Mr. Allen was really
ill?' asked Lampkin.
~ don't know. I'm going TO get
Kola-to. .lcok up all the Dr. Burtons IN