The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-11-15

gave the game away to him, for hts
Yacht is lying on the beach there.
with boat from her waiting at the
foot of the cliff. But we've no time
to lose-come along"
Before the big garden porch the In
spector's two companions were wait
ing. He drew them aside for NH
ute's whispered conversation before
they separated, and disappeared into
the night. What had they done with
the body? I had not the courage to
inquire.
We entered the house, moving very
softly. In the hall Peace took me by
the arm.
"You're a bit shaken, Mr.. Phillips.
and I'm not surprised. But l want
your assistance badly. Can you pull
yourself together and help me to see
this through"
'I'll do what can"
"Take me up to your room, then"
We were in luck, for we tip-toed
I'D the great stairs and down the
long passages without meeting guest
or servant. Once in my room. the in
spector walked across and pushed
the electric bell. Three, four minutes
went by before the summons was an
swered, and then 1t was by flushed
and disordered footman who bounced
into the room and halted, staring open
mouthed from me to my companion.
Sorry to disturb your dance" said
Peace, beaming upon him.
"Beg pardon, sir, but you startled
me-yes, we was 'aving little dance
in the servants all; but it's OF no
consequence, SIR"
"A slippery floor. eh. with 80 much
French chalk on it?"
The young man glanced at the pow
der on his shoes and grinned.
$50 you are all dancing In the
servants hall, are you?"
81 believe so, sir, barring Edward.
who is waiting on the party. and Mr..
Henderson"
"And where is Mr.. Henderson,"
"He is the baron's man, sir.
should not presume to inquire where
he was. Beg pardon, sir, but are you
staying here tonight?"
"This is a friend of NINE" I inter
posed. "He will stay the night; but
you need not trouble about that
now"
"a smart fellow like you can keep
his mouth shut" continued the in
spector, sweetly. "You wouldn't go
shouting all over the house II you
were let into a secret-now, would
you?"
ooh no, sir; on my word
wouldn't"
And SO Peace told him of the pro-
jected arrest, of the murder, and OF
his own identity. The color faded
from the young mans cheeks, but he
stood stiff and silent, never taking his
eyes from the little detectives face.
"And what can do, sir?" he
asked, when the tale was over. HE
was good master to us, sir; what
ever there was against him, he was
good to us. You can trust me to help
catch the scoundrel who killed him IL
i can"
II see this room Is warmed by
steam heat. Is that the case with all
the bedrooms and passages?"
Eyes, sir. The only open fires are
in the reception rooms. When the
baron made the alterations last year,
they left the CRATES for the sake OF
appearance; but they are never light
ed. save on the ground floor"
And in what reception rooms are
there fires at the present momentf"
"The dining-room fire has died out
by now" said the young man. tick
ing off the numbers on his fingers.
"But there is one in the big hall, one
In the library where the party 10
playing, one in the little drawing
room, and one in the baron's room"
"And the kitchen?"
"Of course, sir, one in the kitchen
and one in the servants hail."
THAT is all. Are you certain?"
Quite certain, sir" "f
Good; and now for the bath
rooms"
1.-THE bathrooms. sir?"
Exactly"
There are two bathrooms in each
wing; some of the gentlemen have
tubs in their own rooms besides"
Nov, I think we know where we
are" said the inspector, briskly. mo
chance Of the roulette party breaking
up, is there?"
ooh no, sir; not for another two
hours, at least"
II want you to return, Mr.. Phillips,
and try your luck at the tables for
SPELL" he said. with a quick glance
at me. 1T is now 1880; be back
in this room at 1915. I am going to
take walk around the house with
our young friend here in the mean
while. The baron had a secretary,
believer"
YES. a man called Terry"
Bring him up with you when you
come. / shall want talk with him.
Is all quite plain?" ~"
YES" told him; and go we parted.