The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-10-14
Dye see, Mister CONNER

Yes, I see," replied Hurd coolly.
Jessop was again growing cross, and
the detective had to be careful. He
knew well enough that next morning.
when sober, Jessop would not be so
disposed to talk, but being muzzy he
opened his heart freely. Still, 1t was
evident that tride more liquor would
make him quarrelsome, so Hurd pro-
posed coffee, a proposition to which
the sailor graciously assented.
'Cawfee," he observed, lighting his
pipe and filing the room with evil
smelling smoke, clears the cad, not
as mine wants clearing, mind you. But
cawfee amt bad, when rum amt t be
'ad."
You'll have more rum later" limited
Hurd.
Put it there" said Jessop, and again
the detective was forced to vince at
the strong grip Of q horny hand.
Miss Junk appeared in answer to the
tinkle of the bell and removed the
food. Afterward she brought in cof-
fee, hot and strong and black. and
Jessop drank two cups, with the result
that he became Quieter. Then the two
men settled down for a pleasant con-
versation. At least. Jessop thought so,
for he frequently expressed the friend
Hest sentiments toward his host Then
Matilda appeared with a bottle OF rum,
a kettle and two glasses. When she
departed, Hurd intimated that he would
not require her services again that
night. This he whispered to her Mt
the door, while Jessop was placing the
| kettle on the fire, and before returning
to his seat he quietly turned the key.
+ So he had the mariner entirely to him
self and got to business at once while
the kettle boiled.
"You have known this place for
years, 1 believe" said Hurd. taking
| q chair opposite to that of Jessop.
! did you ever drop across a man who
used to live here called Lemuel
Krill?"
The other man started. whatever
makes you arsk that? he inquired
in husky voice.
well, you see, as a commercial
trade in books, and had to do with
secondhand bookseller in Gwynne
street, Drury lane. 1t seems that he
was murdered" and he eyed Jessop
attentively.
! The sailor nodded and composed
himself with a violent effort. Yes"
said he in his husky voice, 80
heard. But what's he got to do with
Lemuel Krill?"
"Oh," said Hurd carelessly, at is
| coi1 Aaron Jr.{1t
Might ha' bin. / don't know N.Y.
SELF" was the grufr reply.
"Ah! Then you did not know Lem
uel Krill?"
Well" admitted the captain reluc-
family II did. He wos the landlord
of this here pub and cuss to drink.
Lor'. 'ow he could drink and did too
But he run away from his wife as
used to keep this shanty, and she
never heard no more Of him"
Until she found he was rich and
could leave her Ave thousand a year."
said Hurd absently; so like a wom-
an
You seem TO know all about 1t,
mister?' said the sailor uneasily.
Yes, | read the papers A queer
case that of Norman's death. / expect
1t was only right he should be stran-
gled, seeing he killed Lady Rachel
Sandal in the same way"
Jessop, resting his hands on the
arms of his chair pushed it back and
stared with white face. "You know
of that?' he gasped.
why not? 1t was public talk in
this place over twenty years ago. I
understand you have been hereabout
for thirty years." went on Hurd care
lessly, possibly you may recollect the
CASE
Jessop wiped his forehead Il heard
something about It, That there lady
committed suicide they say"
Il know what they say, but / want
to know what you say"
Il won't be arsked questions" shout
ed the captain angrily.
Don't raise your voice." said the de-
tective smoothly; 1--WE may as we'll con-
duct this conversation pleasantly"
Il don't converse no more" said Jes-
sop in shaky voice and staggered to
his feet, rapidly growing sober under
the influence of a deadly fear Hurd
did not move as the man crossed the
room, but felt IL the key was safe in
his pocket. The sailor tried to open
the door and then realized that it was
locked. He turned on his host with
a volley of bad language and found
himself facing q leveled revolver.
"Sit down." said Hurd quietly; "go
back to your chair"
Jessop. with staring eyes and out
spread hands, backed to the wall.
Who are you, anyhow" he demand
ed, hardly able to speak.
Perhaps that will tell you," said
Hurd, and threw the warrant on the
table. Jessop staggered forward and
looked at it. One glance was sufficient
to inform him what 1t was, and he