Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-06-19
By A. CONAN DOYLE,

gentleman is to return at once to London and to report to your employer that you are unable to trace hirl, Your time in Cambridge will certainly be wasted Yours faithfully,
 LESLIE ARMSTRONG.
 "An outspoken. honest antagonist is the doctor" said Holmes. "Well, we'll, he excites my curiosity, and I must really know before I leave him."
 His carriage is at his door now," said |. There he is stepping into it. I saw him glance up at our window as he did SO Suppose try my luck upon the bicycleY'
 No, no, my dear Watson! With all respect for your natural acumen, I do not think that you are quite match for the worthy doctor. I think that possibly I can attain our end by some independent explorations of my own. I am afraid that I must leave you to your own devices, as the appearance of two inquiring strangers upon sleepy countryside might excite more gossip than care for. I 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.
 T have had blank day. Watson. Having got the doctors general direc- tion, spent the day in visiting all the villages upon that side of Cambridge and comparing notes with publicans and other local news agencies. I have covered some ground. Chesterton, His ton, Waterbeach and Oakington have each been explored and have each prov ed disappointing. The daily appear ance of brougham and pair could hardly have been overlooked in such sleepy hollows. The doctor has scored once more. Is there a telegram for me"
 "Yes. I opened it. Here it is: Ask for Pompey from Jeremy Dixon, Trin- ity college I don't understand it."
 "Oh, it is clear enough. It is from our friend Overton and is in answer to a question from me. I'll just send round note to Mir Jeremy Dixon, and then have no doubt that our 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 goal and two tries. The last sentences of the description say: The defeat of the Light Blues may be entirely attributed to the un- 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 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 I foresee that to- morrow may be an eventful day"
 I was mortified by my first glimpse of Holmes next morning, for he sat by the fire holding his tiny hypodermic syringe 1 associated that instrument with the single weakness of his na- ture, and feared the worst when I saw it glittering in his hand. He laughed at my expression of dismay and laid it upon the table.
 No. no. my dear fellow, there is no cause for alarm. It 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 I base all my hopes. l have just returned from small scout ing expedition and everything is favor able. Eat a good breakfast. Watson. for I propose to get upon Dr. Arm strong's trail today. and once on it I will not stop for rest or food until I run him to his burrow."
 Tn that case" said 1. i've had best carry our breakfast with us. for he is making an early start. His carriage is at the door
 Never mind. Let him go. He will be clever if he can drive where l can not follow him. When you have finish cd. come downstairs with me, and I will introduce you to a detective who Is a very eminent specialist in the work that lies before us.'
 When we descended followed Holmes into the stable yard. where he opened the door Of a loose box and led out a squat. lop cared. white and tan dog. something between a beagle and a foxhound
 Let me introduce you to Pompey.- said he. ''Pompcy is the pride of the local draghOunds-no very great fiier. as his build will show. but a stanch hound on a scent. Well. POmpey. you may not he fast. but I expect you will be too fast for a couple of middle aged London gentlemen. so I will take the liberty of fastening this leather leash to your collar. Now. boy. come along and show what you can do" He led him across to the doctors door. The dog sniffed round for an instant and then with a shriIl whine of excitement started of down the street. tugging at his leash in his efforts to % faster. In half an hour we were clear of the town and hastening down a country road
 What have you done. HolmesT" asked
 
 "A threadhare and venerable device. but useful upon occasion I walked