The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-12-24

covered some ground. Chesterton, His
ton Waterbeach and Oakington have
each been explored and have each prov
ed disappointing. The daily appear
ance of a brougham and pair could
hardly have been overlooked in such
sleepy hollows. The doctor has scored
once more. Is there a telegram for
meT'
yes. I opened #. Here it is: Ask
for Pompey from Jeremy Dixon Trim
ity college / don't understand it,"
"Oh, it IS clear enough. 1t Is from
our friend Overton and is in answer to
a question from me. III just send
round a note to Mr.. Jeremy Dixon, and
then 1 have no doubt that orr luck Will
turn. BY the way, is there any news
Of the match?"
Yes, the local evening paper has an
excellent account In its last edition.
Oxford won by a goal and two tries.
The last sentences Of the description
say: The defeat OF the Light Blues
may be entirely attributed to the I'M
fortunate absence Of the crack inter-
national, Godfrey Staunton. whose
want was felt at every instant of the
game. The lack Of combination in the
three-quarter line and their weakness
both I'm attack and defense more than
neutralized the efforts Of a heavy and
hardworkIng pack
Then our friend Overton's forebod-
ings have been justified" said Holmes.
Personally I am in agreement with
DR.. Armstrong. and football does not
come within my horizon. Early TO bed
tonight Watson. for 1 foresee that to-
morrow may be an eventful day"
was Mortified by my first glimpse
Of Holmes next morning. for he sat by
the fire holding his tiny hypOdermic
syringe. ] associated that instrument
with the single weakness Of his ma
ture, and j feared the worst when /
saw it glittering in his hand He
laughed at my expression Of dismsy
and lad it upon the table
NO, no. my dear fellow. there is no
cause for alarm. 1t is not upon this
occasion the instrument of evil, but
it will rather prove to be the key
which viii unlock our mystery. On
this syringe I base all my hopes !
have just returned from q small scout
ing expedition and everything is favor
able Eat q good breakfast. watson.
for 1 propose TO get upon DIR. Arm
strJng's trail today. and once on it 1
win not stop for rest or food until 1
run him TO his burrow"
IN that case" said 1. Eve had best
carry our breakfast with us. for he is
making an early start. His carriage
Is at the door"
Never mind. Let him 90. He VIII
be clever If he can drive where 1 can
not follow him. When You have finish
ed. come downstairs with me. and I
win introduce you to detective who
is very eminent specialist in the
work that lies before u.s."
When we descended followed
Holmes into the stable yard, where he
opened the door Of q loose box and led
out q squat Top cared. white and tan
dos. something between a beagle and
q foxhound
Set me Introduce you TO Pompey. :"
said he "pompey is the pride Of the
local draghounds-no very great hier.
as his build win show, but a stanch
hound on a scent Well P0mpey You
may not be fast. but I expect Won win
be too fast for a couple OF middle aged
london gentlemen. so I win TAKE the
liberty OF fastening this leather leash
10 your collar. Now, boy, come along
and show Whist you can do He led
him across TO the doctors door. The
dog sniEei round Tor an instant and
thaa with shriH whine or excitement
started oH down the street. tugcug sc
h.s leash in his Efforts 10 go faster.
ia half an hour we were clear of the
town and fastening down coanTy
roaE
What have you doae. Holnesw
asked
"A threaChore and venerable dcr.ce.
but rsefal upon occasion walked
ir,l tie doctors varl this morning and
saa. my syringe fCll OF auieeed o-cr
tle had wheel a draE1ouna win foi-
lo'v aaiscef from here to john O.