Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-18

to 6razen out the affair and to defy
justice, be was Of monumental audac-
ity.
"Ah, Mr.. Sewell," said the police
chief cordially, 81 want you to meet
Mr.. Langton. Mr.. Langton Is acting
for the -er, the widow" he said, try
ing to be delicate; but quite In a pro-
fessional way, you know. They've
found something or other In the apart
ment and want your aid"
I saw the light Of suspicion grow In
Sewelps eyes as he stared into my
face. Then, the lids dropped and the
face became inscrutable.
"By all MEANS" Sewell replied. Ha
took out his watch. Il have an en-
gagement at FIVE. 1 can give you a
! hasty half hour, IL that will help.
What is this discovery" he asked.
turning on me abruptly.
saw pulse begin to thump in his
temple and, in that moment, 1 knew
that the man before me was afraid,
horribly afraid.
II can't say" answered. 'Tt isn't
mine. Mr.. Crewe has something to
ask"
"An amateur detective" explained
| the chief Of police, in allusion to my
/ friend.
"One of these would-be Arsene Lu
pins. eh?" said Sewell. mockingly
"All right. gentlemen. Do you want
| to put on the handcuffs?" he contin
ued, stretching out his hands play
fully, while the pulse thumped fu
riously.
Il guess we can dispense with
Them" answered the police chief
easily. "Pm sorry to bother you sc
much, Mr.. Sewell." he added apollo
getically; 81 think this time will be
the last"
well. hope So" said Sewell
Otherwise I shall move into the next
block and battle your detective de
/ partment.
We put on our hats and went into
the street. A short walk brought us
to the Gordonia, where we found
Crewe and the detectives waiting fol
US. Crewe motioned to US three tc
be seated. He did not take Sewell's
hand, but looked at him with a hal
smile that set that pulse beating
again. In that brief moment 1 knew
that Crewe had photographed Sewell's
face upon his mind for ever.
One thing I noted in particular
Wherever else Sewell's rowing glances
fell. he never looked at the clock.
II understand that you have &C
cepteo the off1ce of general manager
for the Bentley company, Mr.. sewell.'
said Crewe.
Il have. What Of it,"
Crewe did not reply. but trummet
his fingers on his knees.
And ] understand that you have
made some new discoveries In thi.
case" said Sewell May ] ask wha
they arer 800 .f>s = ;. d. ~
I'VE have found several things,
Crewe answered. For instance, W
know that the bullet, instead of pass
ing from without inward, passed from
within outward. Therefore the mys
terry of the missing bullet Is mad
clear. 1t went through that hole Il
the wall after IL had passed througI
Mr.. Bentley's brain, not previously.
saw the police chief smile an
whisper into 6ewell's ear. The tw
detectives sat stolidly upon thei
chairs
That is very interesting" sal
Sewell. rising, "and may or may no
be true. But I understand that 20
invited me here for purpose. Hav
you any further questions to ask @
me?"
He snapped his watch destinations
ly, as though he grudged each Homen
spent in the presence of US amateurs
Crewe remained silent for a moment
more through abstraction than insc
lence.
only one. sir" he answere
finally.
And what is that," asked sewel
sneering.
Creve rose and placed himself b.
tween our guest and the door. II