Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-09-13

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 Wondering what the discovery might be and wondering also who had taken the brooch, Hurd arranged that Jessop and Hokar should remain at Christi church under the eyes of two plain clothes officials. These managed their duties so dexterously that Matilda Junk was far from guessing what was going on. Moreover, she informed the detective who she thought was a com- mercial gent, that she intended to pay a visit to her sister, Mrs. Tawscy. and demanded the address, which Hurd gave readily enough. He thought that if Matilda knew anything, such as the absence of Mrs. Krill from the hotel during the early part of July, Deborah might induce her to talk freely.
 Hokar had proved difficult subject. Whether he was too grateful to Mrs. Krill to speak out or whether he really did not understand what was asked of him. he certainly showed a talent for holding his tongue. However, Hurd saw well enough that the man was afraid of the sahib's law and when l matters came 10 crisis would try and f prove his innocence even at the cost of duplicating others. Therefore, with an easy mind, the detective left these two witnesses being watched at Christ church and repaired to town, where Aurora informed him of the interview with Hay. Billy approved of the way in which his sister had managed mat l ters.
 Il guessed that Hay was the man who put Mrs. Krill on the track of her husband" he said, with satisfaction, ''but I wasn't quite sure how he spot. ted the man."
 "Oh, the one eye identified him." sttd Aurora, who was eatieg chocolate as usual, land Norman's fainting at the sight of the brooch confirmed Hays belief as to who he was. I wonder he didn't make a bargain with Norman on his own"
 Hurd shook his head. "It wouldn't have paid so we'll" said he wisely. Norman would have parted only with WbClCuS tlliS uCI WIFI bring in Hay clear five thousand d year when he marrles the girl. Hay acted cleverly enough"
 But tell you Hay has nothing to do with the murder"
 That may be so, though I don't trust him. But Mrs. Krill might have strangled her husband so as to get the money"
 "What makes you think she didT asked Aurora doubtfully.
 Well. you see. from what Jessop says. Mrs. Krill is devotedly attached to Maud, and she may have been anx- ious to revenge her daughter on Krill He acted like brute and fastened the child's lips together, so Mrs. Krill treated him in the same way"
 ''Hum," said Miss Dian rehectively, "but can you prove that Mrs. Krill was in town on the night of the murder?'
 That's what I'm going to find out" said Hurd. All you have to do is to keep your eyes on Hay"-
 "Oh. he won't cut, if that's what you mean. He thinks everything Is square, now that I've got those boys to stop chattering. He'll marry Maud and annex the money"
 He may marry Maud" said Hurd emphaticnlly, but he certainly won't get the five thousand a year. Miss Norman will"
 Hold on," cried Aurora shrewdly. Maud may not be Lemuel Krlll's child. or she may have been born before Krill married the mother. but in any case Sylvia Norman isn't the child of legal marriage. Krill cer- tainly committed bigamy. so hi1 daughter Sylvia can't inherit"
 Well" said Hurd. 'I can't say. I'll see Fash about the matter. After all. the will left the money to my daughter and that Sylvia is beyond doubt. whatever Maud may he. And. I say. Aurora. just you go down to Stowley. in Bucklnghamshire. haven't time to look into matters there myself"
 What do you want me to do there?'
 'Find out all about the lUe of Mrs. Krill before she married Krill and came to Christchurch. She's the daughter of a farmer. You'll find the name in this Hurd passed along q copy of the marriage certificate which Mrs. krill had given 10 Fash. Anne Tyler is her maiden name. Find out what you can. She was married to KriIl at Beechill. Bucks"
 Miss Qian took the copy of the cer- tificate and departed. grumbling at the amount of work she had 10 do tO earn her share of the reward. Hurd. on his part. took the under ground train 10 Liverpool street sta ton and then traveled to Jubileetown. He arrived there at 12 o'clock and l was greeted by Paul. I've been watching for you all | the morning" said Beecot. who looked | flushed and eager Sylvia and I 1 have made such a discovery.- Huri nodded good humoredly as he I entered the house and shook hands with the girl
 Miss Norman has been doing some detective business on her own ae- count he said. smiling Hello. who is thisT- He made this remark because Mrs. | PurT. sitting in a corner of the room. with red eyes. rose and dropped a courtesy
 I'm called to tell you what I do tell on my Bible Oath.- said Mrs Purr.