Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-07-27

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"1 had Doctor Fitch Swallowed from
the day he appeared at Headquarters
TO inquire about Miss Holcornb," he
said. That's how I got ON that he
was negotiating with a real estate
agent. Luckily, the agent was a
friend of mine, and he informed me
that Fitch had purchased and paid
for a site on which to build n mod
ern s%anitarium. Yes, sir, he put MP
100000 for the ground; and the fbiki-
ipgs and furnishings, I learned. are to
cost nearly a quarter OF a million. II
wasn't easy TO get the agent TO turn
owe FitCh's letters, but I told him
he'd have to produce them before
the grand jury under a subpoena, SO
he handed them over"
Have o tried TO learn where hs
got the money! Brftz demanded.
IT'S plain enough where he got the
money. The individual stones Of the
necklace would bring all the money
he needed for the deal"
But have you tried to make sure
that he sofa the ~diamonds?' Britz per-
sisted.
'I1l get all that without muck
trouble" was the confident reply.
We'll, 90 ahead and get It," Erft1
ordered.
When the two detectives left the
room Mott found 1t Impossible to re-
strain his qualification.
Il guess you'n admit you're on the
wrong lay?" he jeered. You've be-
wfldered yourself with your zeal.
This is the sort Of stuff | want" he
declared. lingering the letterr-
You've been led astray. Now gee
on the right trail and accomplish
something"
An attendant entered with a card
The prosecutor glanced at Il and
passed it over to he detective.
"He's an old friend" Mot, remarked.
We were in college togsaher."
\ dark flush suHracd Brttz' counts-
complexion to a dull gray. FL. Fixed
"A look of anxious interrogation ca
Mott, as il doubtful OF the wisdom Of
admitting the visitor into this back
room Of the teuaple Of justice.
Il knoW hes one Of your suspects
the prosecutor laughed. al the same
time Drr.-'0~ a button yhich sounded
Of errors you're playing, but I'll not
inform bin that, In your eyes, he's
ere of the possible thieves. You may
60 ahead suspectlng whom you Will
without Interference on my part"
Tho swinging door opened, and Girls
void sauutered into the room. The
cordial smile he bestowed on Mott
faded to supercilioIsness when he be
held Britt. He glanced at the de-
~tective as If resentful Of his presence
81 presume you can guess why |
called" he said famiiiarly to the pros
ecutor.
1t requires no mind reader to
fathom the object of your VISIT Mott
laughed back.
Mrs. Missioner is on the verge Of
nervous prostration,' Griswold in
formed. she asked me to inquire
about the progress OF the case. Do
you know. she cant get herself to be-
heve Elinor guilty. Sands is inclined
10 dIGtt Will LtI u lTt cAleil u VI
fering to go on Miss Holcomb's bond"
Why doesn't he do so?" inquired
the prosecutor.
because Mrs. Missioner objects"
Grisvold replied. She believes that
the swiftest way to clear Eliuor is to
permit her to remain in the Tombs. l
confess | cannot see the force of her
49, H. Il, ,~tl,,tIg actin
under what she believes to be com
petent advice"
Britt cushioned his head against
the back Of the chair in the attitude
OF an Indifferent listener to the con
versation between the other men. II
he had any views on the subject under
discussion. he gave no audible indica-
ton of them.
This man Sands" suddenly Queried
Mott. seems to be an accepted sutton
OF Mrs. Missioner, doesn't he?"
A wave OF red mounted to Girls
wold's forehead. An angry witch OF
the corners of his mouth revealed
that the prosecutor had touched a ten,
der spot.
He seems to divide his time be
tween pursuing Mrs. Missioner and
dropping his inherited millions in
Wall street" Griswold replied. Il I'm
derstand he has been hard hit in the
street, and hat his fortune is dwind
ling at a rapid rate"
rs that So" came a meaning query
from Britt. He exchanged significant
glances with Mott.
DO you happen TO know anything o.
his financial affairs" asked the prose
cutor, The question threw GriswolC
into n deep study, out OF which he
came gradually by slow stages of men
, tai effort
Il know he's been hard lift" HI
, Grawled. And | know also that he's
: trying to conceal his reduced efrcunl
, from Mrs. Missioner. In fact
: ! believe he needs money with whfcl
, to carry his stocks"
Conscious of the shaft he had thrus
/ and OF the vague insfnuation nj!
| words carried, Griswofd stopped Il
: watch the effect. Britt stared va
cantly at tho ceiling, as II unconsciou'
= OF the hint conveyed by Griswold
t Mott seemed Interested.
, You don think it possible he ais.
IS implicated In the theft?' he asked
"l should regard such q suppositiol
! ne absurd GrtSNCld decla red Pint