The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1902-08-14


and we've covered the grouDd pretty
thoroughly"
Perhaps she didn't come In at all"
said Brenda. "She may only have as
cended the steps and then. finding
that this was not the house that she
had supposed it to be'-
-Or changing her mind for any req
sos." the captain continued. Quite
right see your point. But the wo-
man wore heavy veil; she seemed to
be somewhat excited. aud she hurried
away eastward l think you said
eastward. DR.. BiairT'
Toward Broadway" responded the
physician. With embarrassment.
IT'S pity you didn't notice her
more particularly" said the captain.
I'D give dollar or two for her de-
scription just now,"
You can't get it from me-" replied
Dr.. Blair. There was no reason why
should pay any particular attention
to her. She was q we'll dressed. sty+
ish looking young woman. and that's
all ! KNOW 4DOut nef.
Byeudn looked at him steadily 70:
some seconds.
"Dr. RlaiT." said she, what did this
officer ask you on the steps Just be-
fore came tnY'
The doctor biushcd aod glanced ID
easily at the captain
II asked him !! be could pick that
woman out OF crowd" said the cap
tain. ~and he tcld me that be didn't
know: be couldn't be sure"
II fancled that K might bare been
something OF the sort" ejoined
Brenda. And now. Captain
She paused, and the officer supplied
the name
Captain Neak. at your service
sold be. With bow.
Thank you And DOW. Captain
Neale. I wish you would get the Mes
sage from the hospital for whhh you
are waiting as quickly as you can. fot
am impatient to SO there"
I'm expecting 1t any minute" he 10
pied. -Ah. perhaps this Is it."
A tall young man OF German type
Of countenance. with wide tfue eyes.
catered the room and stood By the
DOOR. rs II he had 90 errand but had
simply been impelled by gentle. su-
per!or force. There was silence for
BALI minute Then the captain ad-
paiIced to the young man and led him
by the arm into the restibufe.
What are You here fer. E!meD-
dorfr' lie demanded In low voice.
Headquarters don't need TO mix up
IN this case can hook out fC< It."
-Orlers.- replied E1uendorf. "Tbnfs
all I know. 1be chief wants d re
port
Well hell Get o,e, won't he?
esked the captain. wow. see herei
don't take a step till I say 50. ! sno~
what I'm about"
| EliaeniOrf sfrolied into the roon and
sat down In q large chair. with a sigh.
Then. percelving that Rrenda was
staniinG. be rose hastily. very much
to the young at,y's surprisa
by the way." sail the captain
while ue'ie waiting ! want 10 ask
! you about Mr. Alden We've scot word
! to his Office. but he isnt there They
dour know where he's gone. You knew
him quite well. didn', you' noticed
bow quick You recognized his hand
writing"
Yes" said Brenda. II knew bin
quite wcik"
"And you knew Miss Miihr?
Il never saw her" replied Brenda
after moments hesitation
why. Miss Williams" exclaimed
Neak. with = gUtesque attempt TO
s,eak softly. II thought goa said Pou
! w<s~ friend OF hers
Il hardly knew wani tn SAG 10 the
! policemen at the door" :,pihd H'ent!a
! calmly. Il was very anxious TO get IN
! ApA kt lDe a4ki that am ~ present
very anXa,<isa TO ctf out,
J "JusI ON, mIur,r." S,ki the captain.
! You kiu.w Mr. Akln. Now. dhl you
ba3y,.n to know Ct any yN,tls woman
! tl.a Ike, was particularly sweet 1lr
! Il have. ia,arl" replied Brenda show
! ~, ~tlx.t lle wa@ M o<p time ctiTa Sed
I To girl who had u great deal OF money
ard some social standius. but l under
stand that that has fHeH broken of. u
Gun haee no possible bear:ns upon this
crime, which was p;aiuly the work CT
| q ,hkf:"
You're thinking of the money" said
Neaie. caress;ns his projecting chin
| with a great. square hand. the money
/ Alden Is alleged to have put INTO the
letteI 1t can't be found. and thaes 3
! fact"
"Is alloced To hare nui into tie iet-