Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-23
A Story of Love, Mystery and Intrigue

favor of the doctor, who seemed anxious to ap-
proach nearer the spot where the dead woman
lay. This | was about to do when a sudden
thought struck me, and reached out my hand
for the hat.
Let me look at It for a moment" said l.
Mr.. Gryce at once handed II over, and took
good look at it inside and out.
ut is pretty badly crushed" observed. land
does not present a very fresh appearance, but
for all that It has been worn but once"
How do you know?" questioned the Coroner
Let the other Richmond inform you"
my grimly uttered reply, as gave 1t again into
the detectives hand
There was a murmur about me, whether OF
amusement or dispeasure, / made no effort to
decide ! was finding out something for myself,
and |, did not care what they thought of me.
Neither has she worn this dress long
continued; but that is not true OF the shoes.
They are not old, but they have been acquainted
with the pavement, and that is more than can
be said of the hem Of this gown. There are
gloves on her hands; few minutes elapsed
then before the assault; long enough for her
10 take them off,
Smart woman" whispered a voice in nv
ear; half-admlring, halfsarcastic voice that
l had no difficulty in ascribing to Mr. Gryce
But are you sure she wore any? DID yop
notice that her hand was gloved when she came
into the house?'
NO" l answered, frankly; but SO we'll
dressed a woman would not enter house like
this, without gloves"
at a warm night" some on suggested
Il don't care. You will find her gloves as you
have her hat; and you will find them with the
fingers turned inside out Just as she drew them
from her hand. so much l will concede to the
warmth of the weather"
Like these, for instance" broke in a quiet
voice
Startled for hand had appeared over nv
shoulder dangling pair of gloves before ny
eyes, cried out, somewhat too triumphantly
! own:
Yes. yes, Just like those Did you pick them
up here? Are they hers?"
You say that this Is the way hers should
look"
And repeat It"
Then allow me to pay you my compliments
These were picked UP here"
But where?" cried. 81 thought had looked
this carpet we'll over"
He smiled, not at me but at the gloves. and
me thought crossed me that he felt as If some.
thlng more than the gloves was being turned
INSIDE OFT. therefore pursed my mouth, and
determined to stand more on my guard
II is OF no consequence" | assured him: "all
such matters will come out at the inquest"
Mr.. dryce nodded, and put the gloves back
IN mis- pocket. With them he seemed to pocket
some or his genialty and PATIENCE
All these facts have been gone over before
you came in" said he. which statement beg
10 consider as open to doubt
me doctor, who had hardly moved a muscle
World. VIII you allow me-
during all this colloauy. now ross from hi.
kneelng position beside the girls head
shall have to ask the presence of another
PHYSICIAN said he. "Wnl you send for one
from your office, Coroner DahI?"
At which l stepped back and the Coroner
stepped forward. saying, however as he passed
me:
The Inquest will be held day after tomorrow
IN my office. Hold yourself in readiness to bs
present. l regard you as one of my
chief witnesses"
| assured him would be on hand >Nn
and obeytng gesture of his finger >M\
retreated from the room; but | did S\>WN
not yet leave the house. straight %\N(&SA
slim man, with very small head hut NN1f}NSSpQ
a bright ava mae laani,r \\S1jNENfHI