The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-05-14

Presenting that It Is an appoint
ment,' continued the Inspector. ut Is.
of course, a conceivable theory that this
William Kirwan-though he had the
reputation Of being an honest man,
may have been in league with the thief.
He may have met him there. nsay even
have helped him TO break in the door.
and then they may have fallen out be-
tween themselves.
tsThis writing Is Of extraordinary in
terest, said Holmes. who had been ex-
arnining it with intense concentration.
These are much deeper waters than 1
had thought" lie sank his head upon
his hands, while the inspector smiled
at the effect which his case had had
upon the famous London specialist.
your last remark, said Holmes, pre-
sently. Has TO the possibility 81 there
being an understanding between the
burglar and the servant, and this being
a note of appointment from one to the
other. is an ingenious and not entirely
Impossible supposition. But this writ
ing opens up He sank his head
into his hands again and remained for
some minutes IN the deepest thought.
| When he raised his face again, / was
surprised 10 see that his cheek was
| tinged with color. and his eyes as bright
/ as before his Illness. He sprang IL his
| feet with all his ole energy
| Y x
.tIn tell you what" said he, a
should like to have quiet little glance
| into the datails of this case. There is
something in II which fascinates me ex-
| trenely. If You viii permit me- colonel
will leave my friend Watson and you
and l will step round with the inspec-
tor to test the truth of one or tive
| little fancies OF mine. I will be with
| you again in half an hour"
| An hour and half had elapsed be-
fore the inspector returned alone
Mr. Holmes Is walking up and down
IN the field outside" said he. He wants
us all four to go up to the house to-
gether.'
ITO Mr.. Cunninghams?"
Yes. sir"
What for2'
The inspector shrugged his shoulders
81 don't quite know, sir. Between our
| selves, think Afr. Holmes has not quite
got over his illness yet. He's been be-
having very queerly. and he is very
| much excited.
'I don't think you need alarm your
Eelf," said 1. Il have usually found thai
| there was method in his Madness
|
ness in his method muttered the in.
6pector. "But he's all on fire TO start
colonel, SO we had best go out If yo.
are ready
We found Holmes pacing up and down
his chin sunk upon his breast. and hi.
hands thrust into his trousers pockets.
1.-THE matter grows in interest" sale
he. Watson, your country trip has beer
a distinct success. have had charm
ing morning.
you have been up to the scene of tn
crime. understand" said the colonel
Yes; the inspector and / have mad
quite little reconnaissance together"
ANY success ?''
well. We have seen some very inter
esting things, I'll tell you what we di
as we walk. First of all. we saw tn
body of this unfortunate man He Ger
tatnly died from a revolver wound as re
ported.
Had you doubted it. then?''
''Oh, it is well to test everything On
/ inspection was not wasted. We the
had an interview with Mr.. cunningham
and his son. who were able to point GU
the exact spot where the murderer ha
broken through the garden hedge in hi
/ flight. That was of great interest"
Naturally
''Then we had a look at this poor fe
lows mother. We could get no informs
ton from her. however, as she is yer
: cid and feeble.
A And what is the result Of yout II
Y yestigations?
S 1.-THE conviction that the crime is
:. | very peculiar one. Perhaps our Wis
4 now may do something TO make it lie:
s obscure. l think that we are bot
: agreed. Inspector. that the fragments
d paper in the dead mans hand. bearin
q as 1t does. the very hour of his deaf
d written upon it, is of extreme impo
o lance"
). ut should give a clue. Mr. Holmes -
T ''It does give a clue Whoever wre
IS that note was the mon who brougl
+. William Kirwan out of his bed at tn
/ hour. But where is the rest of TIL
e sheet OF paper?''
+. ~ exssoiaed the ground carefully
e the hog ~ finding it, said the Inspe
4 ! ter.