The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-07-29
PART FIVE.


1t was obvious to me that my COM
panion's mind was now made up upon
the case, although what his conclus-
ions were was more than l could even
dimly imagine. Several times during
our homeward journey endeavored tc
sound him upon the point, but he al
ways Slided away to some other topic,
until at last / gave it over in despair.
II was not yet three when we found
ourselves in our room once more He
hurried to his chamber, and was down
again in few minutes, dressed as a
common loafer. With his collar turn
ed up, his shiny, seedy coat, his red
cravat, and his worn boots, he was
a perfect sample of the class.
Il think that this should do" said
he, glancing into the glass above the
fireplace. Il only wish you would
come with me Watson. but fear that
it won't do. / may be on the trail
in this matter. or / may be following
will-of-the-wisp, but / shall soon
know what 1t is. ! hope that / may
be back in a few hours" He cut a
slice of beef from the joint upon the
sideboard, sandwiched it between two
rounds of bread. and thrusing this
rude meal into his pocket, he started
off upon his expedition.
had Just finished my tea when he
returned, evidently in excellent spir
its, and swinging an old, elastic-sided
boot in his hand. He chucked it down
in a corner and helped himself to
cup of tea
81 only looked in as passed" said
he. Il am going right on"
Where tor"
"Oh, to the other side of the West
End. 1t may be some time before
get back. Don't wait up for me II
case l should be late"
How are you getting on?"
"Oh, so So Nothing to complain
of. / have been out to Streathan
since saw you last, but did not cal
at the house. 1t is very sweet ittls
problem, and / would not have missed
it for good deal. However, / mus
not sit gossiping here, but must ge
these disreputable clothes off and re
turn to my highly respectable self
I could see by his manner that n
had stronger reasons for satisfaction
than his words alone would imply
His eyes twinkled, and there was ever
touch of colo upon his sallow cheeks
He fastened upstairs, and few min
utes later heard the slam of the hal
door, which told me that he was once
more upon his copgenial hunt.
I waited until midnight, but Their
was no sign of his return, so / retired
to my room. 1t was no uncommon
thing for him to be away for day
and nights on end when he was no
upon a scent, so that his latenes
caused me no surprise. / do not know
at what hour he came in, but whel
came down to breakfast in the morn
ing, there he was with a cup OF col
fee in one hand and the paper in tn
other, as fresh and trim as possible
You will excuse my beginning with
out you, Watson" he said; but yo'
remember that our client has rattle
on early appointment this morning
why, 1t is after nine now" / an
swered. II should not be surprised /
that were he. thought / heard
ring"
1T was indeed our friend, the Il
nancier. Twas shocked by the chang
which had come over him, for hi
face, which was naturally OF broa
and massive mould, was now pince
and fallen in, while his hair SCENE
to me at least hade whittier. He Ell
tered with a WEAKNESS and letharg
which was even more painful than hi
violence of the ornming before, an