Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-05-31

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OF the man.
Il am sorry l can give you only
few minutes" he said in soft, pleas
ant voice without waiting for Bruce
to state the nature of his errand.
You want to consult me about that
terrible affair of your father. Did you
want me to look into itT
YES" Bruce blurted out. The de-
tective nodded,
! 81 see," he said. Very well. have
carte blanche as to expense?"
Certainly" replied Bruce Instantly.
''If you can throw any light on this
awful thing you can spend all the
money you please"
Mr. Kayton's lips twitched very
slightly. There Is never any difficult
ty under those circumstances, Mr.. Ar
gyle," he said. "The trouble is in get
ting people to pay expenses when they
can't see results, furnish no guar
antees."
Bruce gazed directly at him for a
moment and then said slowly, I'm ask
ing you to take this case, Mr.. Kayton.
l was fully prepared to pay all Of the
expenses of the investigation and pay
you whatever fee you consider reason
able"
Wen talk about the fee when de-
liver the goods" replied the detective
quietly. 'I am sorry to dismiss you,
but have to catch train"
'"But wanted you to begin at once"
he protested.
"Imposslblew said Mr.. Kayton short
ly, huttonlng his gloves.
"But-but-when"-
81 will be at your house at 8 o'clock
in the morning." returned Mr. Kayt0n.
Bruce drew long breath of relief.
You're not going far, then?"
"Only to Albany" replied Mr.. Kay
ton. 81 will return on the last train
tonight"
Bruce sighed. "Well, suppose It's
the best we can do" he said, as they
shook hands at the foot Of the ele-
vator, "But did want to choke those
morning papers of some way"
Again that faint smile flickered across
Mr.. Kayton's face,
Don't worry about the morning pa
pers, Mr.. Argyle" he said. There
will be news from Albany tonight that
will make them forget about you"
"well, ye're to draw tho curtains and
air the room, are ye not2"
It was the morning after the Inter
view just narrated, and Finley, the old
butler of the Argyle household, glover
ed upon young Topp, the cockney foot
man. Bruce Argyle had given orders
that the library should be opened and
made ready for the reception Of Mr..
Kayton. and Topp was obiectlng.
"Appen am" he retorted sullenly.
"But do ave to do It alone. Mr. Fin
ley, or do ave 'elp?"
"What alls ye Topp2" demanded the
butler, though he knew well enough.
They stood Mt the open door Of the IL
brary.
"The same thing that's ailln' you,
likely" growled tho footman. Il hain't
goln alone into the bloomln' tomb"
Finley eyed him in scorn. Jaw, ye're
worse than the wlmmin. What's to
hurt ye? Come on in wit yeW
He strobe bravely into the gloomy
apartment and in the dim light STUN
bled over a chair Topp suppressed a
yell, and both stood shiverlng.
whats thatT demanded the foot
man in n quavering voice.
TITS chair" responded the butler,
striving In vain to speak unconcerned-
ly "Slt down on It."
Topp shook bis head and shIvered
again as he gazed about the darkened,
massive room. II hain't the sort O.
boke who sticks at n thing" he de-
clared, "but don't fancy a room
where 'orrors ave 'appened"
The older man had recovered his
pOIse, and he boldly drew back the
curtain and opened a window.
"Mister Argyle was as good mas.
ter as lyer lived.' he said cheerily.
"Why shud ye be afeared o. the place
where he dled?"
"E may have been good man,
Mister Flnley-but q died a hunnat-
ural death"
Finley snorted. I'm thinkin' yer sim
slbllltIes are too refined for yer walk
In life. Ye may be called upon to do
worse things than to open the windies
| on tn scenes Of murder-God will
linz
Topp, in the meantime, had opened
another window, and the draft from
the two caused the door into the hall to
swing softly to and shut with click
Both men wheeled as II pistol had
gone of behind them.
"Thats 'lmr yelled Topp. And the
next instant he was down the hall. al
most upsetting Bruce Argyle, who was
coming to inspect the library.
"Whats the matter with Topp," he
demanded. Old man Finley gulped
hard
ITS his nerves, sir" he said un-
steadily Hes got the fear o. the
room"
Young Argyle glanced about uncom-
fortably. OH he said slowly. LET
IN all the sunlight you can, Finley.
There never were windows enough
here" lie turned to another door that
opened into the farther part OF the
house. rs this door unlocked"