New-York tribune., 1907-04-28

Thinking Machine abruptly Don't YOU know"
Not of my knowledge
Well, find OUT was the curt instruction. go That
isn't of the things that be at all uncertain
about
Hatch opened his eyes again. Here were two
lines of Investigation laid out by the scientist either
one of which might If pursued to a logical con-
cluson. convict person OF wealth and position OF
terrible crime.
And Miss Farrar's family" continued The
Thinking Machine mercilessy Where were her
father and brother that night.
Surely YOU can't believe that
Il never believe anything. Mr. Hatch, until
know It. | merely wanted to know where they
were; for that side IS possible TO conceive
motive for Miss Farrars death
There has been no inquiry in that direction at
all explained the bewdered reporter " I'll begin
Then for time The Thinking Machine sat with
fngertips pressed idly together, squirting blankly
at the ceiling
While a motive is never absolutely essential TO
the solution of any criminal problem, he observed
after awhile, 1T will frequently indicate line of
investigation Now, IN the usual case when motive
appears the solution inevitable But this
differs from the usual in that We have many
motives three excellent ones that We know-a
Jealous woman, a suitor discarded on the of his
wedding, and perhaps vengctul father or brother.
And beyond those there other possibilities
Hatch went about his business with turbulent,
troubled Thoughts vague sense OF treadlng on
dangerous ground-whilc The Thinking Machine
turned to the telephone Five minutes later he
picked up his hat and went To- the Hotel Belevoir
the clerk
The Thinking Machine bobbed his head and was
ushered into Miss Langham apartments.
Palid as the sheet, rc,,,lcssly inert. the girl ay
staring upward II fascinated by the brilliant,
scntilatng point winch hoatcd backward and
forward rhythmcalv before her eyes as The Think
ing Machine slowly waved his arm II WAS like some
weird cNorclsm some unoanny lucantatIon, but II
compelled attention
Watch u closely. please
The scientists tone was low almost Il whisper.
Yet IL carried q command The swing Of ms
shortened gradually. almost lmpcrceptIbly and
slowly the bright spot passed upward little crratC
circles until directly before her eyes And
there II stopped Tor "a moment After awhile IT
moved on again. still farther upward, IN "a ,tralgb,
line. until the girl aware Of a quecrly strained
feeling IN her eyes II paused again, then very very
slowly began 20 move round and round
After awhile the fascination IN the girl ewes gave
way 10 "a vacant staring and the pupils distcndcd
a. "a mist trcpt over them Slowly. slowly the swing
of the bright spot decreased. until az last n hung
mouonlcss. suspended IN AR, between the slim
fingers of the scientist Thus for a time and the
vacant staring became glasSy-dcad Then the
bright spot was withdrawn. matcrIalIzng as the
lower part Of the bowl of a silver spoon which
The Thinking Machine laid ON the table beside him
One hand passed over the girls white face once
The long fingers fingered caressngly the lids and
pressed them together
The Thinking Machine passed round from the
head of the couch where the grl Law and took seat
little. but he nodded his head if satisfied
You are on tram private compartments!
he said. still IN voice that was almost whisper
Yes. brcathcd the girl 1t was nearly naudbe
"A young woman IS sleeping there
Yes, came the Sigh again
You hate her
1t was a fiat uncquiyooal denial and the dreamy
signing tone hardened suddenly Again The Think
ing Machine pressed his fingers down on her cvclids
and sat silent for time
90 You dislike her he SuppcStrl