Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-04

with the house and
Yes" said Kayton encouragingly
as the lawyer paused.
And the fact that he was disturbed
by the message but said nothing of it.
might argue that il was some one
known 10 him VITO was in a position
TO annoy him-possibly an old servant"
Kayton made no comment on this
theory.
Had he any business enemies:" he
inquired
Well. now" began the lawyer again.
and Kayton made a movement of ia
patience I'm tell you about that
You understand. nf course. that I've
only recently been associated with
Mr. Argyle. and he didn't consult me /
about everything, but naturally man .
OF his many interests must have made .
enemies
Bruce had been walkin. impatiently
about the room while this CONVERSE /
ton took place, and he now came for
ward.
Mr.. Eayton." be said desperately.
did this Well be satisfied If you'll
only prove that Miss Mazuret didn't"
We'll" replied the detective grave
~. the hest way to prove who didn't
kill your father is to prove who did
Kill him Is this Miss Mazuret?"
A tall slender girl with great masses
of deep brown bair and great dark.
serious eyes came slowly into the room.
Her Clearly cut, oval face was as white
as her negligse gown, and she was
plainly struggling TO keep her compo-
sure.
Yes" she said. Mr.. Kayton:"
Yes" be replied with-a bow. Bruce
went swiftly to her and put his arm
about her.
You oughtn't to be down here.
Mary" he reproached tenderly. with
/ the air OF an affectionate big brother.
There's no need for it You look aw-
fully i'll. Mary: It's too much for you,
/ Please go hack"
! Il sent for Miss Mazuret." interpos-
ed Kayton quietly. his gaze on the
girls pale face.
But. Mr.. Kayton." protested Bruce.
''yon don't understand. Its too much
10 ask Der to come down here. It's the
( first time the room has been opened
/ since
No. no. Bruce" the girl interrupted
+ gently: its all right now, please"'
Il should like to have talk with
Miss MaZuret alone if you don't mind"
/ said Kayton in the same quiet tones.
addressing the two men But young
! Argyle was in open rebellion.
shes had enough To bear" he de-
clared anGrilv. I'm not going 10 have
her put through any third degree"
The detectives lips came together in
razoriikc line
just moment. Mr.. Argyle" he
said icily Before we 20 any further
with this investigation want You to
understand clearly that am in sole
charge OF it"
This is nonsense. Bruce" eXclaim-
ed Mr. Hurley. coming forward. Mr..
KIyton has got to question Miss Mazu-
ret II hes going IL he OF any help to
her or to Us. Come along with me"
But The young man refused TO bulge
MARY. don; you want me To stay
here with yuu:" he asked The girl
took his arm ana gently pushed hir.
toward the door.
No. En: thank YOU Brncc' She re-
piled steadily IRIS al right: please
GO
He tel her to chair and made ner
sit In it and then reluctantly allowed
Hurley 10 lead him OUT
Kayton sighed wrarily. drew up a
chair near Ia the girls ami sat down.
Miss MaZuret.' he said gently IL
his most courteous manner. Il can M.
derStand that this affair Eas been Il
great shock 10 you. And you feet the
loss of Nj. Argyle probably more than
any one. ! don't need to say that
SympatEize with You thoroughly ans
that don: want 10 do anything OF
I ask anything that will distress you
] But n murder has been committed
and if ain going to clear up these
: suspicious | must have the co-Opera
t ton Of every body in the house and es
peciaIly you"
Yes. yesr' exclaimed the girl. witt
a pathetic eagerness that stirred the
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