Alma record., 1913-07-10

SW0 KNOW pdCk pctteF tnan
his face"
NJ" Beneficiary Argyle estate. Tol-
worthy & Mead, st. Paul building
read Manning.
"Did the papers bite?" inquired Kay
ton.
well, one of the evening papers
played 1t up yesterday. Their men
beat 1t to Tolworthy's. and when they
couldn't find out anything they chuck
ed In some more mystery about new
murder clew and missing heir to the
Argyle estate.
Kayton nodded happily. well, If
she doesn't see the personal that stuff
ought TO reach her" The desk phone
rang. and the attendant at the outer
door Informed him that Mr.. Hurley
was asking for Mr.. Kayton. The de-
tective's eyes cleaned, and he made a
gesture to Manning. Hurley? Send
him right in. Here, Joe, take these
telegrams"-he handed number of
yellow they're all mixed up
with half dozen aliases for each
counterfeiter Pick out the informa-
tion and make me sort of record of
past performances. Sit over there at
the desk"-he pointed to one In a cor
ner and added meaningly-'and keep
an ear this way for Hurley"
Manning took off his coat and hat
end placed himself as ordered Kay
bon took out box of cigars, LII one
and leaned back In his chair, putting
contentedly as the massive form of the
lawyer pushed through the door.
II just wanted to speak to you for
q moment, Mr.. Kayton," said the law
ysr pleasantly. advancing 10 the desk
and shaking hands
Glad to see you any time, Mr.. Hur-
No." returned Kayton cordially, offer
ing the box of cigars. II expect to get
Q good deal of assistance from you"
Il don't know about that" laughed
Mr.. Hurley, selecting cigar and
availing himself of the lighted match
the detective held out But, of course,
III be glad TO do anything l can"
Kayton nodded. and his visitor took
q chair, facing him.
"By the way" resumed Mr.. Hurley,
pufing with smokers appreciat ton
q q treat, I'm line with your theory
that Il was an old servant who was
blackmailing. II occurred to me that
they used to have coachman who
may have grievance because the
chauffeur supplanted him"
The detective was impressed. "Do
you remember his namer he inquired,
picking up pencil
"No, but suppose the family would
have It."
Thanks. III look him up"
'I saw the Tolworthy & Mead per
sonal in the morning paper" remarked
Hurley, "and | thought 1t might be
q new clew, but they say not They
referred me to you"
Yes" Kayron nodded frankly.
"They consulted me. You see, 1t ap
pears that In Mr. Argyle's will, drawn
up by the old head of the flrm, there
was legacy to a Miss Nellie Marsh
There's no knowledge now In that of
nee of Nellie Marsh. The information
evidently rested only with old Mr.. Tol
worthy and Mr.. Argyle. The firm ask
Cd me how to locate her, thinking there
might be some scandal"
"Yes, yesr' chimed In Mr.. Hurley.
betraying a hasty concealed eagerness.
"And for that reason" continued
Kayton, apparently without noticing
the others manner, I'VE used only the
initials Did you ever hear Mr.. Argyle
refer to a Miss Marsh2"
Mr.. Hurley stroked his chin.
"Well, now, I'll tell you about that"
he said refecdvely. when we were
discussing the new will we didn't get
to the lesser legatees."
"Oh, It's too large a sum to have
been simply q bequest to an old serv-
antw protested Kayton. "It runs well
mp I'm the thousands"
"Well, In that case,' said Mr.. Hur-
ley without interest, "the person will
probably be expecting to be remem-
bered by Mr. Argyle and show up"
"Oh, yes" agreed Kayton. The
whole thing may be perfectly inno-
cent, but to avoid anything unpleasant
for the family the lawyers thought
they had better be on the safe side.
By the way, Mr.. Hurley. yQu pnder-