Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-04-17

RE turned to Elmendorf with a
sharply questioning glance.
"Well, you can search me-" said the
detective.
you mean that you know nothing
about IT, asked Kendall anxiously.
LESS than nothing" responded FL
mendorf, land I'm giving you straight
goods too"
There was knock at Kendalls door,
| and he admitted a nurse, who said that
Miss Maclane wished to see him. He
did not wait to speak single word,
| but hurried away. Alden tried to get
an explanation from the nurse. but she
professed to have none.
For nearly an hour the two men
waited with impatience, which finally
passed Alden's power of endurance.
Il must get some word from her. he
said after much pacing of the floor
There must be serious danger OF he
would not stay so long"
Elmendorf pointed out the obvious
possibility that Kendall might long
since have answered Miss Maclane's
summons and have gone upon any Of
hundred other duties, but Alden
would not be thus quoted. He went
out to the office to ask in what way he
could communicate with the doctor,
and within minute after his depar-
ture Kendall entered the room.
He had large glass jar in his hand,
which seemed to contain milk. This
he set down upon the table and imme-
diately touched an electric button.
How Is sheY asked Elmendorf in a
tone betraying the most earnest solicit
tude.
Better better" replied Kendall. Il
think there's no longer any danger.
Where is Mr.. Alden:"
mo longer any danger!" exclaimed
Elmendorf, ignoring the question.
HAS there been 0ny|
"Well," said Kendall, "she tainted
again"
again"
"The first time was Just before you
came up" said Kendall. Don't say
anything about this. We had just Civ
en- her little luncheon, and thought
perhaps she might have had some small
stomach trouble: Expresses the heart
sometimes. you know. But don't like
this second attack Heart failure after
the injury and the nervous exhaustion
wouldn't be the most unlikely thing in
the world. you know. Ali Come here.
George"
The last words were addressed to a
youth in uniform who bad answered
In . pin Il nl Li,,.
some money and whispered to him near
the door When he turned. as George
departed. he saw Elmcndorf standing
rigid, with his blue eyes unusually
wide open.
"What do you want of two white
mice?' he demanded
"Eeally, now Kendall began.
Look here" interrupted E!mendorf
"lf there's anything of that kind 60
ing on. I'm the man you need. Don't
hide anything from me; for the little
girls sake don't do it. doctor"
Kendall bit his lips and hcstated
Then he said suddenly. as steps were
heard in the ball:
Get him out of here and come back"
Alden entered and stopped short, in
his own peculiar fashion, with his eyes
on the doctor.
ITS all right" said Kendall. Miss
Miller showed some indications of
weakness, but is doing nicely now |
should think you might see her about
3 O'Clock"
well, doctor, I'm glad everything's
all right" said Elmendorf. Il began
to be anxious, you were so long away.
Eut what you've said has made me
feel easy again and so think the best
thing that Mr.. Alden and | can do is
to try to get some light on Mr. Robin
sons strange conduct. The man may
have struck some kind Of n clcw and
have rushed right off to verify it with
out waiting TO consult anybody"
81 didn't think of that." responded
Alden. 1T may be that you've found
the explanation"
IL would suggest that you so to his
house." said Elmendorf. "Mcanwhile
I'll telephone to your office and one or
two other places and see if | can get
track Of him. But the likelest place
is his house. Wait there for me. III
join you before g."
This arrangement was agreed upon,
and the two men went out together.
Elmendorf was busy with the tele-
phone for half an hour. but he failed