"Singular!" remarked Mr. Brainard, with a slightly disturbed manner.

"You are mistaken in the person," said Mr. Markland, positively.

"It may be so," returned the gentleman.

"Where did you next see him?" inquired Mr. Brainard.

"In the neighbourhood of the--Railroad Depot. Being aware that he
had spent several days with Mr. Markland, it occurred to me that he
was going out to call upon him."

"Very surprising. I don't just comprehend this," said Mr. Markland,
with a perplexed manner.

"The question is easily settled," remarked Mr. Brainard. "Sit here a
few moments, and I will step around to the City Hotel."

And as he spoke, he arose and went quickly from his office. In about
ten minutes he returned.

"Well, what is the result?" was the rather anxious inquiry of Mr.
Markland.

"Can't make it out," sententiously answered Mr. Brainard.

"What did you learn?"

"Nothing."