The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-05-19

ton to endure this. protest, as a
physician"-he had turned to the
others with barely repressed vehe-
mence.
Evelyn crossed to Mrs. Gaynor's
side. Now, Nellie, go back, I prom
ise you the girl will be dealt with
as gently as possible. Mr.. Collins.
this is Mrs. Gaynor, this young wo-
mans employer. She has not recov-
cred from the shock of last evening.
Can we not spare her these inter-
views, and take her testimony lat
err"
why, certainly, Mrs. Gaynor, Of
course"-overcome by the strange
pallid beauty of the woman before
him, the sheriff lost himself amid
compliments and excuses.
Mrs. Gaynor bowed. You will
take care of her. doctor?" she asked
anxiously. IF she should faint
bring her to me. | will resin the
drawing-room, to be at hand IL you
call. Don't be frightened, Adele"
she added; I'VE must help all we can
to clear matters up" Again with a
distant bow that comprehended the
group she turned and left the room.
The maid, calm now and courage
Gus, faced her inquisitors. Wend-
ham observed her with strained at
tention. THE imaginative, concen-
trated type in its purest FORM" he
commented inwardly. Unusual re-
source and vitality combined with
great devotion. If-if 1t is true, no
better tool could have been chosen.
With her conscious self in allegiance,
one might allow her subconscious
mind to deal with a situation by its
own judgment. With the suggestion,
this and that are your dangers. be
prepared TO meet them,'-one might
rely on that mind as stanch and
gifted ally-but, no, it's ridiculous!"
He shook himself free from his
thoughts, and fixed attention upon
the girls story. 1t was the same;
no contradictions, no wavering. She
carried conviction even to the un-
willing ears of Mrs. Lawdon.
Collins shifted and glanced a ques-
tion to the detectives.
"Nothin' doin' there" said Leavi-
son under his breath.
You have all been over the
ground, gentlemen" said Mr.. Eve
lyn; you have this girls story. 1t
remains for you to hear my servant,
John Dawson's, statement. Then it's
up to you'll"
Again he pressed the electric bell,
but before his finger left the button
a knock announced the butler.
IF you please. Mr.. Evelyn, John
has gone. We can't find him."
"Gone!" screamed Mrs. Lawdon.
"Gone!" gasped Mr.. Evelyn.
"Gone!" groaned Charlie Lawdon.
Gone! The devil" exclaimed the
sheriff
The two detectives glanced at each
other.
A light of comprehension and re-
lief broke over the face of the ac-
cused. "Oh, gone!" Her cry was
one of gladness. "Then-then he
---!''
1T looks like it," nodded Wend-
ham.
Evelyn was the first to act Tell
all you know, Vreeman." he ordered
sharply.
We'll, sir, according to orders,
the girl here was notified, and word
sent to DR.. Wendham. Then Alfred
went to Johns room in the servants
wing. John wasn't there, so Alfred
goes below, and-we've searched the
place, sir, and he can't be found"
How could he have left the house
without being SEEM" questioned
Grayson. becoming energetic now
that the chase was fairly open.
"A dozen ways, sir. But how he'd
get by the crowd Of reporters out
there is more'n I know"
How was he dressed?" asked
Leavison.
I'm his store clothes, sir. His liv-
cry we found chucked in the closet,
SIR"
"Leavison," said his associate,
you take the inside-I'll beat it
out-I'm a reporter myself now
see?" He rose, nodded to the butler
to follow, and left the room.
Leavison took out a notebook and
turned to Evelyn. From whom or
what agency did you engage this
man?-Savell's? Good. What were
his references? Oh. the housekeep-
e1's business! Will you describe the
man? Short, stocky, round head,
blue eyes; clean shaven, of course.
Any scars that you recall? No? Too
bad-useful things, scars. Now, if
l may have a talk with your butler
when Grayson gets through with
him, and see your housekeeper, I'll
do little telephoning into town and
trace this chap. My side partner
ought to get line on him inside of
an hour or two. He can't have gone
far, and the great American press
has this house rounded up for fair
If you'll excuse me-" He shut his
notebook and slipped on noiseless
feet to the door. There he turned.
Wont do" he admonished, "to re-
lax discipline. You can't tell, you
know"
MAY l gO?" asked Adele faintlv