The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1905-07-28


Can We? 1t is not so easy as Won
seem to think. You are not familiar
with Cambridgeshire, are you? 1t does
not lend itself to concealment. All this
country that passed over tonight is as
nat as the palm of your hand, and the
man we are following is no fool. as he
very clearly showed tonight. 1 have
wired to Overton to let us know any
fresh London developments at this adj
dress, and in the meantime we can only
concentrate our attention upon DIR.
Armstrong, whose name the obliging
young lady at the office allowed me to
read upon the counterfeit of Staunton's
urgent message. He knows where the
young man iS-to that I'll swear-and
II he knows, then it must be our own
fault if we cannot manage to know
also. AT present it must be admitted
that the odd trick is in his possession.
and, as you are aware. Watson, it is
not my habit to leave the game in that
condition"
And yet the next day brought us no
nearer to the solution of the mystery
a note was handed in after breakfast
which Holmes passed across to me
with smile. 1t ran as follows:
Sir-I can assure you that you are vast
Ing your time in logging my movements
L nave as you discovered last night. a
window at the back of my brougham, and
If you desire twenty mile ride which will
lead you to the spot from which you
started you have only to follow me.
Meanwhile can inform you that no spy
ing upon me can in any way help Mr.
Godfrey Staunton, and I am convinced
that the best service you can do to that
gentleman is to return at once to London
and TO report to your employer that you
are unable to trace him. Your time in
Cambridge will certainly be wasted
Yours faithfully,
LESLIE ARMSTRONG.
IAN outspoken, honest antagonist is
the doctor" said Holmes. "Well. well.
ne eXcites my curiosity, and l must
really know before leave him."
His carriage is at his door now,"
said l. There he is stepping into it.
saw him glance up at our window as
he did so. Suppose l try my luck upon
the bicycle?"
NO, no, my dear Watson! With all
respect for your natural acumen, l dc
not think that you are quite a match
for the worthy doctor | think that
possibly l can attain our end by soma
Independent explorations of my own.
l am afraid that l must leave you tc
your own devices, as the appearance
of two lnquiring strangers upon o
sleepy countryside might excite more
gossip than l care for. l hope to bring
back a more favorable report to you
before evening"
Once more, however, my friend was
destined to be disappointed He came
back at night weary and unsuccessful.
Il have had blank day, Watson.
Having got the doctors general direc-
ton, l spent the day in visiting all the
villages upon that side of Cambridge
and comparing notes with publicans
and other local news agencies. l have
covered some ground. Chesterton, His
ton, Waterbeach and Darlington 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
me.
Eyes. l opened it. Here it is: ASK
for Pompey from Jeremy Dixon, Trim
ity college l don't understand it."
"Oh, it is clear enough. 1t is from
our friend Overton and is in answer to
a question from me. I'll just send
round a note to Mr.. Jeremy Dixon, and
then have no doubt that our luck will
turn. BY the way, is there any news
of the match?"
Eyes, the local evening paper has an
excellent account in its last edition.
Oxford won by 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 in attack and defense more than
neutraliZed the efforts of a heavy and
Woodworking pack"
'Then our friend Overton's forebod-
ings have been justified" said Holmes.
Personally am in agreement with
DR.. Armstrong, and football does not
come within my horizon. Early to bed
tonight, Watson, for l foresee that to-
morrow may be an eventful day"
l was Mortified by my first glimpse
of Holmes next morning, for he sat by
the fire holding his tiny hypodermic
syringe. l associated that instrument
with the single weakness of his ma
ture, and l feared the worst when l
saw it glittering in his hand. He
laughed at my expression of dismay
and laid it upon the table.
mo, 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 will unlock our mystery. On
this syringe | base all my hopes. l
have just returned from a small scout
ing expedition and everything is favor
able. Eat a good breakfast, Watson,
for l propose to get upon DR.. Arm
strong's trail today, and once on it
will not stop for rest or food until l
run him to his burrow."
In that case" said 1, 1--WE had best
carry our breakfast with us, for he is
making an early start His carriage