The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-04

"But,' objected Mr.. Graham, "if
we don't lon call i9 the police how are we
s sSerss shd hG BE- ssbsctea
further notoriety, but is there any other
way?'
I glanced at Mr.. Royce, and saw that
he was seemingly sunk in apathy.
eff I could be excused from the Of
fee for few days, SIR" I began hest
tatingly, II might be able to find some
m 1aase G then ae cali in the apRores
Mr.. Royce frightened up for mo-
nThat's it," he said. "Let Lester
every WE'LL" assented Mr.. Graham.
IT agree to that. Of course any ex-
P Per es,yy ou, may incur will be borne by
H.Thank you, SIR, and 7 rose with
appealed to. to me strongly; I'm begin
in one thing. Could you let me have
| three or four clerks to visit the vari-
GUS stables of the city9 It would be
Gertainly,5, assented our our senior E' in
stantly,. "IIl call them in, and we
can give them their instructions at
So four clerks were summoned, and
each was given district of the city.
Their instructions were to find from
carriage on the morning Of Thursday,
April 3. They were to report at the
office every day, noon and evening,
until the search was finished. They
started away at once, and 1 turned to
follow them, when. my eye was caught
BY me- Press Of our pn0fs c faes
HLook at Trim H{{m!'' 49, '''' ''A'u'
He was leaning forward heavily, his
face drawn and hvid, his eyes set, his
hands plucking at the arms Of his chair.
We sprang to him and led him to a
couch. bathed his hands and face in
cold water, while Mr.. Graham hurriedly
summoned physician. The doctor soon
glance.
NERVOUS breakdown" he said terse-
ly. "You lawyers drive yourselves too
hard. It 8 wonder to me you don It all
drop over. Wen have to look out,
or this will end in brain fever.'
He poured out stimulant, which the
sick man swallowed without protest.
He seemed stronger in few moments
self. We got him down to the doctor Is
carriage and drove rapidly to his lodg-
ings, where we put him to bed without
delay.
II think he'll pull thru" observed
the. doctor. after watching him for a
while. "fll get couple of nurses
and We'll give him every chance. Has
he any relatives here in New York;
"No; his relatives are all in, Ohio
Had they better be notifed9''
"Oh, think not-not unless he gets
!, worse. He seems to be naturally strong
suppose 8 been worrying about
something"
"Yes,5 I said. "He has been great
!; ly worried by one Of his cases.'
"Of course he nodded. eff the
worrying, there d be mighty little work
for US Doctors"
} "I'd like to call DR.. Jenkinson into
the case,0 1 said. siHe knows Mr.
Royce, and may be of help.'
.",Certainly;, III be glad to consult
with DR.. Jenkinson.'
SO Jenkinson was called, and con
firmed the diagnosis. He understood
, of course, the cause of Mr.. Royce =
consultation was ended, and his col
J.. league had taken his departure.
MIR. LESTER" he said, II advis
!, you to go home and get some rest. Pu
: this case out of your mind. or you'll
! be right where Mr.. Royce is. He ha,
t some more bad news, suppose9''
s l told him Of Miss Holidays dis
@ appearance; he pondered over it a mo
}, ment with grave face.
'This strengthens my belief that sh
I is suffering with dementia,'' he said
}. Sudden aversion to relatives an
friends is one of it's most common symp
toms. or course, she must be found, ,
I'm going to find her, assure
t him, with perhaps a little more conf
dence than I really felt.
:, 'Well, remember to call on me If
Il can help you. But first of all, 20 HON
IS and sleep for ten hours-twelve, if yo
can. Mind, no work before that-n
y building of theories. You'll be so muc
the fresher tomorrow
:. recognized the wisdom Of this az
IL vice, but [ had one thing to do frs
l took a cab and drove to the neares
.. telegraph office. There sent an in
y perative message to Brooks, the Holl,
= day coachman, telling him to return t
New York by the first train and repo1
20 to me at the office. That done, I CAV
-, in the seat.
h. h, had said; YET it was difficult to H' kee
10 Holladay9 Why had she feds W:
1e she really mentally deranged7 Ha
r. the weight OF the secret proved tt
or great for her9 Or had she mere
d, fallen under the influence of the woms
ul who was guiltyq Surprising she W,
e, insane, what should we do with h
Oh when we found her? How could y
r. control hers And, supposing she we
vn not insane, what legal right had we
er Interfere with herr These and a hui
to dred other questions crowded upon m
ly till thought failed, and I lay back co
fused, Indifferent
nd "Here we are, sir,' said the drive
i'm jumping down from his seat and Ter
nd ing open the door.
ne I paid him, and went stumblingly
the steps. I have no doubt he was gri
ming behind me. AS fumbled with \
IN key, someone opened the door from t
re- inside. -:
if, "Why, Mistair Lester!,' exclaim
ne Martigny g voice. "What is itq Y
ne have nc. illness, hope!' Z
go No. I murmured, "I'm il
ng dead tired and started blindly !
Ter the, stair. 2
'Let me assist you,' and he took ,
lot arm and helped me up, then went
TIN ahead, opened my door, and lighted t
zen gas. : ....' ...>"
m Thanks" I said, as dropped ii
md He sat quietly down opposite r
ent and, weary as I was. was conscious
md his keen eyes upon me.
lad 1--WE heard fIu,I. s.-.,S HOlladay I
s. morning. [ remarked, unconsciou
I've answering their question.
ght He did not reply for moment, bu