The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-07-10

though. Mordaunt was clearly gloomy
and detected. He had few opinions 10
offer in regard to- the conduct of the
| case, and seemed to be generally pessi-
mistic as TO the outcome.
II was manifest that he believed Ora
hams hand had perpetrated the crime
and that they might as well face the
situation on that basis and be done
with it.
FRANKLY. Bob he frowned at length.
in thinking It over. / have come to the
conclusion that your only chance is to
let the story of this mental lesion be
known. We shall let the detectives
have chance, OF course, first; but If
they dig up nothing by Saturday, |
shall apply for a commission in lunacy.
At means Matteawan, IL is true; but
even that
And the minute you apply for that
commission in lunacy, interrupted
Graham with emphasis "you can con-
slider your connection with this case
ended"
But, my dear"
There ara no butts about it. I will
not have the question Of my sanity
even so much as mentioned. We will
try the matter upon the issue OF facts
and nothing else, Understand this once
and for all, please, and let us have no
future discussion of the subject"
ooh, very well, If you are going TO be
headstTOng." MoTdaunt conceded. And,
Still" and he gave a shrug of the
shoulders which said plainly words
that he considered such a course little
less than suicide.
AS Graham presented some sugges-
tons which had come to him in regard
to the handling Of the case, however,
the attorney uneent a little and began
to show signs OF interest. He still re-
to end in disaster: but as a mere alb
stract proposition, he could not help but
| admire the others clear comprehension
and strategic ability
"Oh. I forgot" he suddenly exclaimed
as Robert touched upon a certain point,
That same question was raised in a
letter I received this morning. You
have an unknown friend. you must I'M
deTstand."
"An unknown friend?"
Eyes. As you know, In a case eX-
citing general public interest like this,
the attorneys for both sides are al
ways deluged with suggestions and adj
vice, most of II absolutely worthless;
but this chap is different. He lays his
finger on every flaw and weakness in
the case against you, and argues for
your innocence like a past master in
special pleading"
But who is he?" dueried Graham.
Doesn't he make himself known
NO there is no signature. Here, you
can see the letter for yourself, and
perhaps puzzle out the identity of the
writer. At any rate. it will serve to
occupy you; for must be trotting along
now"
As he spoke. he handed out the letter,
and buttOning his coat. hurried off.
Robert glanced curiously al the mis-
sive. The handwriting was unfamiliar
TO him, and there was no mark upon
the plain. white envelope to indicate
whence it had come.
The Enclosure, addressed to his coun.
sci, read simply:
Il wish to call your attention to some
significant matters in the chain of cir
cumstances alleged against Robert
Graham which 1t may b. worth your
while TO investigate.
obtained in which the remains were
carried 1t was a cheap. new affair.
evidently bought for this purpose. and
If some one other than Graham pur-
chased il, then he must either have
had an accomplice-an unlikely suppose
tion-or be innocent.
Second. what has become OF the
weapon he useG2 Can il be proven that
Graham ever bought or had IN his pos
ness necessary for the commission of
this deed2
Third. what disposition did he make
Of the girls clothing? None OF it was
in the pOTtmanteau, and nothing has
been found except handkerchief; yet
ner garments alone would make a good
sized bundle, which. If guilty. he must
have disposed Of somehow. None OF the
witnesses describe the man on the
boat as having a bundle in addition 20
the pOTtmantedu.
That was all. Merely a cold. pre-
else statement, without elaboration or