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Show Interesting Information. "Wo can learn from all men, even from the humblest." said H. K. Adair, u detective. "Turn a deaf ear to no man The lowest tramp may have 1 information of incredible interest ror !' I "1 well remember a walk I once r took down Market street. As I stroled along, proud and happy, a roso In my buttonhole and a gold-headed cane in my hand, a drunkeu man had the im- f pudenco to stop me. f "'Ain't you Mr. Adair?' he said. jj " Yen, said L 'What of it?' '"Mr, Adair, tho detective?' ho hie-coughed. hie-coughed. "'Yes. yes. Who are you?' I asked Impatiently. 'Mr. Adair, said tho untidy I wretch, as ho laid his hand on my shoulder to keep himself from falling, t iil tell you who 1 am, Mr. Adair. I I'm hlc the husband of your wash- woman.' I " 'Well, what of that?' said I, scorn- I fully. "My scorn brought a sneer to the f man's lips, and ho said: if " 'You 6ee, you don't know everything. every-thing. Mr. Adair.' ' W hat don't I know?' I demanded. i "'Well, Mr. Adair.' said he, 'you f don't know that hlc I'm wearm' one of your new white shirts." " t |