Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-06-07
"pid the papers blte2' inquired Kay

ibid the papers bitter" inquired Kay
ton.
well, one of the evening papers
played it up yesterday. Their men
beat it to Tolworthy's, and when they
couldn't End out anything they chuck
ed in some more mystery about a new
murder clew and missing heir to the
Argyle estate"
Kayton nodded happily. "weli. IL
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-
tectives eyes cleaned, and he made a.
gesture to Manning. Hurley? Send
him right in. Here, Joe. take these
telegrams"-he handed a number of
yellow sheets-"they're all mixed up
with half dozen aliases for each
counterfeiter. Pick out the informa,
ton and make me sort of record Of
past performances. Sit over there at
the desk'-he pointed to one in cor
ner and added meaningly-"and keep
an ear this way for Hurley"
Manning took of his coat and hat
and placed himself as ordered. Kay.
ton took out a box of cigars, lit one
and leaned back in his chair, putting
contentedly as the massive form of the
lawyer pushed through the door.
81 Just wanted to speak to you for
a 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. al expect to get
a good deal of assistance from you"
II don't know about that" laughed
Mr.. Hurley. selecting 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
chair, facing him.
"By the way" resumed Mr.. Hurley.
putting with a smokers appreciation
of treat, ''in line with your theory
that it was an old servant who was
Matchmaking, it occurred to me that
they used to have coachman who
may have a grievance because the
chauffeur supplanted him."
The detective was impressed. "Do
you remember his nameP' he inquired,
picking up pencil.
mo, but l suppose the family would
have it."
Thanks. I'll look aim up"
81 saw the Tolworthy & Mead per-
sonai in the morning paper" remarked
Hurley. land / thought it might be
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.. Argyles 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 cd Mr.. Toll
worthy and Mr., Argyle. The firm ask
ed 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 Miss Marsh?" 10.
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 bequest to an old sery-
anti" protested Kayton. at runs well
up In 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. you under
stand. Of course, that this In strictly
confdential?"
''Oh. OF course-of COURSE exclaim-
ed the lawyer hastily The telephone
bell rang. and as Kayton turned to the
instrument Mr. Hurley rose.
well, won't take up any more of
your time" he said. :,
| "Going so soont Well. come in
again. Mr.. Hurley" invited the detec.
tive
Thank you. I will" declared the
lawyer II shall be interested to hear
II there's any new development in the
case"
"I'il 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.