Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-02-23
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From the Play by
WILLIAM J. HURLBURT

Yes, Robert" she admitted, you do
need some one. You need me. yes"
Craven's voice, speaking to the but
Ter in the hall, broke in upon them.
Not in the library? Well, find him
and tell him his cars ready now. Just
saw the chauffeur drive up. Tell him
I'll be with him in a minute. Have
letter to rattle Off first"
Its Craven. the attorney" explain
ed Anna. following Roberts fright
ened look toward the door.
II don't want to see any one" shiv-
cred Granger Cant we go in there?
He motioned to door on the opposite
side Of the room. Realizing how SEN
sitive he must feel. Anna nodded.
Eyes. 60. I'll call you when he's
left"
The door had barely closed upon his
retreating figure when Craven blus-
tered In. Evidently as yet he knew
nothing either Of Annals confession or
Of her husbands presence.
Miss Dale, please rattle off letter
for me" said he, settling down in a
chair and pulling some notes hurriedly
out Of his pocket.
But hasn't Mr.. Temple told you"
Anna hesitated before taking the dc
tation.
"Eh? Told me? WhatT snapped
Craven, buried in his notes. Hell tell
me later, / suppose" OF course it was
lit ~ ioI UAf00n.
while, Miss Dale, you'll just take this
direct to the machine, won't you? It's
not long. It's to call off a lot Of I'M
necessary work in regard to the Gran
ger woman"
"The Granger wOmanT
"Oh, I mean. Of course. the woman
In the Granger case. Quite another
thing, isn't it? None of that evidence
is required now. you see" he went on.
Strengthening out his notes. I'VE got
It, though, all right, all right. Had 1t
ready.
New York Detective bureau, 1929
Broadway, New York;" Craven be-
gan to dictate.
Obediently the machines keys tick
ed of the address.
"'Gentlemen-Your letter Of Oct.
received. note you have evidence to
the effect that Granger invested
large sum In New York Central stock.
and the dividends were made payable
to the woman he was keeping. one
Rose Fanchon'
The taut nerves Of the secretary
snapped at that. For one little second
she half rose from the typewriter,
then sat down, clinching her hands
painfully together. Craven, at the
slight pause. looked inquiringly over
his glasses.
BEG pardon, Mr.. Craven" said she.
"You can 60 on. The heat or some
thing-it was my head again."
"Sorry l had to trouble you again
tonight. Miss Dale" said he. but it'll
only be a moment now"
"This Rose Fanchon Is a high priced
lady. I've learned, and Granger must
have needed his one hundred thou
sand" And he continued to dictate:
"'Mr. Temple appreciates the good
work you have done. Kindly send bill
to date. but do not carry work fur
Their, as such evidence is not now
needed. Very truly"
Craven leaned back In his chair, COM
Portable and for the nonce communi-
cative.
"You see. Miss Dale" said he as she
addressed the envelope. this little
skunk Of a Granger has kept this New
York Central stock in his own name
and only paid over the dividends to the
woman. Pretty good joke on Rosie, Ell /?
I tell you this, because know you are
interested in the case.
1.-THE woman believes she has those
gilt edged securities safely tucked
away in a box. and he's fooled her
neatly. Kept the stock himself, 30 he
could buy another woman II he wanted
her. dare say. BY George, that fellow
did up everything brown! Well. Rosie
wouldn't do a thing to him II she
knew!
He chuckled NJ he glanced over the
letter Anna had just handed him.
much obliged. Miss Dale" sun
chuckling. he hastily left the room.