Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1906-12-27

deserted hall and up the stair.
At the top, Tremaine turned to
coroner.
"If you don't mind" he said, "
90 on to my room. I'm feeling pre-
well used up
The others went on to the next do
DelrOy Knocked.
Who's thereT quered Drysdal
voice.
open up, Jack" called Delr
We've got to see you on some ratl
important business"
important business" Drysdale
peated, and they heard him cross
room. Then .he door was flung OF
Come in-why, what the deuce is
this about. DickieY"
Come in and shut the door, JAG
replied Delroy quietly. This gen
man Is Coroner Heffelbower Of Ba
lon. He wishes to ask you
questions
Drysdale answered with stare
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them pass into the room.
Il was packing, Dickie," he 81
1--WE got TO go back to New Y
today. to look after some investmel
I'd like to stay, old man, but rel
can't
Something in the faces of his al
tors stopped him, and lie changed co
sit down, Mr.. Drysdale,' said
coroner solemnly, himself taking Cd
"Our business may take some Ii
| time. You own a revolver, l belle
Yes" said Jack, "a Smith II v
son. l was just looking for It, w
I opened my trunk just now I mis-
it."
"How long has it been since
saw it,
Il can't say-two or three days, !
haps."
Did you have your revolver
night"
NO l haven't seen 1t for a day
two, | tell you"
'Iss It's your revolver" asked
coroner. producing the weapon.
Drysdale took it and looked a
with an air OF establishment,
why, yes" he said. Where
you get iti'
And ISIS It's your raincoat?'
Yes; but what
You wore it when you went out
nlght?'
Yes; but l insist
"Mr Drysdale,' asked the core
sternly, for what purpose did YOU
out last night, and where did you {
Drysdale sprang to his feet, his
red with anger
why, YOU Internal busybody"
cried. It's none of your business.
Ten you refuse to answer"
81 most certainly do, and l ii
you'd better go back to Babylon
II shall go back in due time.
Drysdale," retorted the coroner j
cool voice, holding up his hand. g,
haps you have rs yet not heard of
murder committed here last night
of t'c robbery which accompanied /
Drysdale paled suddenly; his Ia
were trembling.
Murder" he repeated blan
Robbery"
Precisely Graham. tie garde
was murdered last night and Mrs.
roy's pearl necklace stolen. You V
tie only person who left tie house. \
revolver was found beside him
button. torn from your coat. was fo
in his hand. hope you will now
ceve tie wisdom of giving US teta
account of your movements while
were away from tie house"
Drysdale had listened with a 81
ing pallor. When the coroner had
ished he was fairly livid, and he pa
his hand helplessly before his Q
But he did not speak
"Well?' asked Heffclbower in
tiently, after a moment.
Drysdale took down his hand
steadei himself against the bacl
his chair.
Il have nothing to say" he l
INJURED hoarsely.
do you persist in tat decisit
asked the coroner sharply.
II certainly do"
Then" said Heffelbower. risinl
his turn. sin tie name of tie lay
shall hat to arrest you, Please fl
your dressing"
Drysdale was ready In few
ments, and the little party passed
into the hall.
Suddenly from the farther end G.
the swish Of skirts and Grace Croy
appeared, radiant ms the new
She paused in astonishment as she
the group. Then she came forw
Her eyes went anxiously from fac
face.
what Is 1t, Richard?" she as
What has happened2'
Delroy laughed a mirthless laugh
Enough and to spare" he answe
They're arresting Jack, here, for L
der"
For murder! Oh, why did you
him?' she cried, turning upon
lover. "Why did you not watt
"Kll him" ECHOED Delroy. "Su