The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-08-24
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the wreck of a man whom Davis had
termed the master criminal.
On the inspectors return from his
pursuit OF the postmaster he had at
once assumed the position of director
general OF the little group at the cot
tage He had decreed that Crandall
should take Louise back TO town in
the automobile as soon as she was
able 10 travel
After she has had an hours rest
here" he said authoritatlvely, her
nerves will have recovered sufficiently.
1t is important that the wound in her
arm should be dressed as quickly as
possible. II Will be well. too, for her
TO return as speedily as possible to
her father and sister. Her continued
absence, II Il reaches their ears, will
needlessly alarm them both You, Mr..
Crandall. will take her back in the ma
chine in which you came, Of course"
Z Certainly said Crandall--oyer.
eagerly. thought-"but, II you will
pardon me for asking, who are your
For reply Davis handed him his card
which bore his official title
But" stammered Crandall, Il don't
understand you. What are you doing
out here2"
I'm here" said the Inspector. Il
fancy on the same mission that
brought both you and Kent hereto
find the sender OF the yellow letters
that have been menacing the peace
and happiness Of the house OF Far
rish."
But" protested Crandan again.
CIV did you know II was Aleck
mgr?
SO you know him?" said the inspec-
tor, with a note of inquiry in his voice
had been taking no part in the con-
versation that was carried on.
] was sitting with Louise's head pill
lowed on my knee endeavoring with
my handkerchief to staunch the slight
flow OF blood that was still coming
from the bullet wound. had been
strongly tempted to voice a protest,
when / heard Davis arrange for Lou.
ise's return I'm the automobile with
Crandall, for while Davis seemed to
think he, like ourselves, had been In
pursuit OF the criminals, | still be.
lieyed II was for the purpose Of warn
Ing them instead OF capturing them.
Yet. on the other hand, knew moth
ing about running car II was clear
~ out Of the question for me TO take
Louise back. much as | distrusted
Crandall. Anxiously ] waited for his
confession of acquaintance with the
man in the hut.
Yes. | knew him-only too we'll"
e. Crandall.
Tell me about him." said the In.
tor But wait--ler US carry Miss
fish inside the cottage where she
be sheltered from the night air
/ II you are ready 10 start"
can walk" said Louise I'm fact,
ihink ! was more frightened than
hurt" -
I. J helped her TO her feet and assist
co her into the cottage. while ] piled
some cushions that were lying about
and made her comfortable, The noise
OF our entrance made no impression
on the drug stupeied man who lay on
the other side OF the room, but Davis
and Crandall crossed to where he lay
and examined him closely.
HE will not wake for several
hours" said Davis after feeling his
pulse. Kent and | viii stay here un.
I'll then. You. Mr. Crandall. will take
Miss Parrish home. and you. Dodds,
as soon as it's daylight. had better 90
look for Rousers body"
Il don't have to look for IT. said
the constable with a shudder Il know
just where Il Is. It's a long ways
round by the road. though"
Take the blackboard" said Davis.
and when you reach the body 20
through all the pockets carefully and
bring me everything you find You'd
better not take the body back 10 Ard
way yet. Is there some place else you
can take III"
Sure" said Dobbs, Il can take IL
over 10 Millervale It's just about as
far In the other direction. But what
In the lands sake III tell about II.
gets me"
That's easy" said the inspector.
you can explain that you were driv-
Ing over there and as you came by
you saw the body lying on the road.
You can explain that he must have
fallen over the cliff In the dark by
the time they get through talking
about II and having an inquest over
In Millervale we Will have had
chance TO finish any more investigat-
Ing we want 20 do. You can start
about dawn"
sAlI right" said the constable, but
what win DO with them warrants"
Leave them with me. After you
have disposed Of Rouser's body you
can stop on your way back and Wen
take this one In with Us Come on
outside. Dodds, and you, too. Crandall.
l want 20 ask you some questions
about our friend over there, You.
Ff fay here with Miss Parrish"