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might have worn. knew at a glance 1t
must belong to Leonore.
Bending down he fitted this upon
footprint in the dust. 1t showed be-
yond doubt that the slipper had
made 1t.
Remember that, Doctor"
II will; but here are marks somewhat
larger--what do you make OF them?'
"Possibly Ursula has passed through
here at some time" he replied care
lesslY.
Perhaps he thought I did not make
note of certain fact. but l did, and
sometime in the future would surprise
him by mentioning 1t.
We shut the door. Mr.. Ketcham went
and replaced the slipper. Then we held
q council of war. at which 1t was decided
that all things had been done that could
be attended to with the exception OF
overhauling the contents Of the ebony
secretary.
left Mr.. Ketcham hard at work while
I went for the Coroner.
When came back with the officials he
was waiting to receive US.
He had finished his Investigations.
I would have given something to know
what he had discovered in that ebony
desk, or If he had found anything worth
his attention there.
His face was as expressionless as that
of the Sphinx. I could learn nothing
there. '....
I was soon lost in admiration Of the
manner in which the old detective man
ipulated the Coroner's inquest.
First of all he took the Coroner him
self upstairs. They remained away
some time.
Then the jurymen were asked to step
up and view the corpse.
They were professionals, and thought
only Of the fee for their services.
When they were ushered into the
chamber of death they ranged themselves
around the side of the bed. ...s
Then the Coroner made them little
speech, examined me, as a doctor, upon
the speedy effect of the poison, which, 1t
was plainly to be seen, the deceased had
taken.
One inquisitive juror, thinking his fee
would not be earned without some exhi-
bition of natural curiosity, made show
of examining the body, but he was per-
again by the master Of ceremonies.
The finding was in accordance with
the facts laid before them.
DR.. Seabury had come to his death
through the medium Of deadly poison,
administered by his own hand.
Who could blame them for such rem
dering, considering the fact that they
were but obeying the will Of their leader,
and he in turn was dominated by Mr..
Ketcham? . 90. .-....
Having done their duty, as they con-
sidered it, the hurry off to attend an
other case where a drowned man was
concerned. ...'.
A witness of the whole affair, I
thought to myself, how many crimes are
committed in this great city and never
sifted in an intelligent manner, simply
because there is NO offer OF reward,
and it does not pay to sift them thor
oughly. ..,s "
At last Mr.. Ketcham and we're alone
again with the dead. -
Even the servants had not been called
upon for their evidence.
. OF course this was because the detec-
tive had desired the whole affair to oe as
quiet as possible, so as not to arouse tsa.
in the mind of the unknown assassin.
"What now, sir?" I asked him. "
doctor, the girl expressed wish to
see the body?'
She did,"
u wish sou would send her up here"
"Shall l tell her you want her?"
aOh, no! shall not be in sight"
He touched the door Of closet as he
spoke. :,
comprehended the idea and felt my
face turn red at the thought of having
share in it, but should Leonore prove in
nocent it would be best to learn that
fact at once. ..'
Invent down stairs. ...
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