New Ulm review., 1913-08-13
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kNONAANO0ASJ &.
Manning took of his coat and nat
and placed himself as ordered. Kay
ton took out box of cigars. lit 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
4 moment, Mr.. Kayton," said the law
yer pleasantly. advancing to the desk
and shaking hands.
"Glad to see you any time. Mr.. Hur-
ley," returned Kayton cordially, offer
ing the box of cigars. II expect to get
q good deal Of assistance from you
II don't know about that" laughed
Mr.. Hurley. selecting a cigar and
availing himself of the lighted match
the detective held out. But, of course.
I'll be glad to do anything can"
Kayton nodded. and his visitor took
q chair. facing him.
by the way" resumed Mr.. Hurley.
putting with a smokers appreciation
Of q treat, "in line with your theory
that 1t was an old servant who was
blackmailing, it occurred to me that
they used to have coachman who
may have grievance because the
chauffeur supplanted him." rs
The detective was impressed. do
you remember his name?' he inquired.
picking up pencil. ..
mo, but l suppose the family would
have it."
'Thanks. III look him up."
II saw the Tolworthy & Mead per-
0onal In the morning paper" remarked
Hurley, land thought it might be
q new clew, but they say not. They
referred me to you"
"Yes," Kayron nodded frankly.
'.They consulted me. You see, it ap-
pears that in Mr.. Argyle's will. drawn
up by the old head Of the firm. there
was a legacy to a Miss Nellie Marsh.
There's no knowledge now in that Of
fee of Nellie Marsh. The Information
evidently rested only with old Mr.. Tol-
worthy and Mr.. Argyle. The firm ask
ed me how to locate her, thinking there
might be some scandal"
''Yes. yes!' chimed in Mr.. Hurley.
betraying 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 Marsh?'
Mr.. Hurley stroked his chin.
"Well, now, I'll tell you about that"
he said refectively. when we were
discussing the new will we didn't get
to the lesser legatees."
"Oh. it's too large sum to have
been simply a bequest to an old serv-
ant" protested Kayton. 1T runs we'll
up in the thousands"
'Well, in that case," said Mr.. Hur-
ley without interest, 1.-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. you under
stand. of course, that this is strictly
"Oh, Of course-of courser' exclaim-
ed the lawyer hastily. The telephone
bell rang. and as Kayton turned to the
instrument Mr.. Hurley rose.
"Well, l won't take up any more Of
your time" he said.
"Going so soon? Well, come in
again, Mr. Hurley" invited the detec-
live.
'"Thank you, 1 WILL" declared the
lawyer. ri shall be interested to hear
Il there's any new development in the
case''
'I'll keep you posted" Kayton as
sured him, and with nod Mr.. Hurley
withdrew.
"Ask Mr.. Colt to come right in,' said
Kayton into the phone.