good would that do unless I could prove it? If my suspicions prove to be well founded, I shall raise a whirlwind here that will startle some people who feel very secure now. I will not breathe my suspicions to any one until I am able to confirm them. I believe I am becoming superstitious; for there seems to be an invisible influence at work upon me. It is the same feeling that told me to ride on the pilot of the engine when I saved Viola’s life. That same something tells me that I will again save her, and that she will be my wife. But this letter is too long, anyway, and I will sign the name of “‘Yours truly, “‘HARRY.’ CHAPTER XV. “When I arrived at Memphis I of course meant to see Lottie before any one else, but in going to Mrs. Rockland’s residence I had to pass Harry’s office. I hurried in to see him a moment, and to inquire about the dear one I was so anxious to see. “‘How is Lottie?’ were the first words I uttered. “‘She is well,’ said Harry, ‘but of course anxious to see you.’ “‘Where will I find her?’ “‘She is at the jail with Viola, where she spends most of the time; the truth of it is, Lottie has got more sense than all of us put together. She has exhibited more true courage and prudence in this late trouble than any one of us. Who is this gentleman with you?’ “‘Oh, yes, I beg pardon, Harry; I forgot to introduce Mr. Dabbs. Mr. Wallingford, Mr. Dabbs; he belongs to the detective service, and has come to assist us in this unfortunate business.’ “‘I am glad to see you here, Mr. Dabbs,’ said Harry, offering him a seat; this is a most distressing affair, and I hope you will go to work at once. As to money, I beg you to understand that it is no object in this case; you shall have what you want. I hope you will be able to unravel this most singular mystery.’ “‘I shall endeavor to do so, sir; and I must request you not to let any one know that you have engaged my services. We must act with great caution; these kind of cases are often found rather complicated and difficult to manage. I have an old friend here who has been for many years engaged in the detective service--perhaps you may know him--Mr. Tadpoddle?’ “‘No, I am not acquainted with him.’ “‘Well, he’s a sharp fellow. I’ll go look him up, and we’ll commence business at once. It will be necessary, Mr. Wallingford, for us to meet occasionally; where shall I find you when I want to communicate with you?’ “‘Here at my office; you can come in the back way, and enter the inner room, where no one will disturb us.’ “‘All right, then, you shall hear from me soon; good morning, sir,’ and Mr. Dabbs went out. “‘What a strange-looking man he is, Eddie!’ “‘Yes, but they say he is the most skillful detective that ever operated in Philadelphia.’ “‘Well, if that is so, I must say he belies his looks.’ “‘Come, Harry, I must see Lottie; I cannot stop to talk now.’