Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1913-09-25

excitedly. why didn't we think
of it before? Send for them at
once"
Evelyn pressed the electric but
ton.
alfred, have Mrs. Gaynor's maid
brought here. Ask Dr. Wendham to
attend her. I fear Mysteries and
fainting fits" he added, as Mrs. Law
don's face expressed unqualified dis
approval. "And, Alfred, want John
at once. Now" he turned to Col
Inns, who vacant1y shifted official
blanks from one hand to the other,
"have you any theory?"
Collins h-m-md heavily We'll,
sir, couldn't say. With such
houseful there's always dozen
chances. You know faint always
what seems the most likely one that
pulls off the melon-the ones that
look likely, like as not are innocent
as new-1aid eggs"
Mr.. Evelyn smiled, and Mrs. Law
don turned with open scorn to the
two p1ain-clothes men. Haven't
YOU any opinion?" she demanded
beIligerently.
mot yet, ma am" said Leavison
slowly, his quick, sneaking eyes TAX
ing in every detail of the lady's per-
son.
Mrs. Lawdon shrugged her shout
ders and greeted Dr. Wendham's en-
trance frigidly.
Mr.. Evelyn rose to meet his guest.
CDR. Wendham, this is Mr.. Collins,
our local sheriff Mr.. Leavison and
Mr.. Grayson are detectives sent up
from the city. They have decided it
would be wise to confront the girl
with my servant"
Eyes, I see," acquiesced Wend-
ham. GA in case Of physical dis
tress you wish me to be present"
A tap at the door, and Mrs. Gay
nor, white and haggard, appeared,
followed by Adele. Wendham rose.
Mrs. Gaynor, beg Of you return
to your room. You are in no condi-
ton to endure this. I protest, as a
physician''-he had turned to the
others with barely repressed vehe-
mence.
Evelyn crossed to Mrs. Gaynor's
side. "NOw, Nellie, go back, I prom
Use you the girl will be dealt with
as gently as possible. Mr.. Collins,
this is Mrs. Gaynor, this young wo-
mans employer. She has not recov-
cred from the shock of last evening.
Can we not spare her these inter
views, and take her testimony lat
err"
why, certainly, Mrs. Gaynor, OF
course" -overcome by the strange
pallid beauty of the woman before
him, the sheriff lost himself amid
compliments and excuses.
Mrs. Gaynor bowed. you will
take care of her, doctor?" she asked
anxiously. IF she should faint
bring her to me. I will resin the
drawing-room, to be at hand if yoU
call Don't be frightened, Adele,
she added; I'VE must help all we car
to clear matters up" Again with g
distant bow that comprehended the
group she turned and left the room
The maid, calm now and courage
Gus, faced her inquisitors. Wend-
ham observed her with strained at
tention. "The imaginative, concen
trated type in it's purest FORM" he
commented inwardly. Unusual re-
source and vitality combined with
great devotion. lift it is true, nc
better tool could have been chosen
With her conscious self in allegiance
one might allow her subconscious
mind to deal with a situation by 1ts
own Judgment. With the suggestion
this and that are your dangers, be
prepared 10 meet them, one Nigh
rely on that mind as stanch ant
gifted ally-but, no, it's ridiculous!
He shook himself free from hi
thoughts, and fixed attention upo1
the girls story. It was the same
no contradictions, no wavering. She
carried conviction even to the un
willing ears of Mrs. Lawdon.
Collins shifted and glanced Ques
ton to the detectives.
'Nothin' doin' there" said Leavi
son under his breath.
You have all been over the
| ground, gentlemen" said Mr.. Eve
| lyn; you have this girls story. L
remains for you to hear my servant
John Dawson's, statement. Then it.;