Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-12-19

yellOW 6neetS-'lneyre 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 off his coat and hat
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
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. II expect to get
good deal Of assistance from you"
Il 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 he glad to do anything can"
kayton nodded, and his visitor took
a 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 grievance because the
chauffeur supplanted him."
The detective was impressed. do
you remember his name?" he inquired,
picking up pencil.
mo, but suppose the family would
have it."
"Thanks. III look him up"
Il saw the Toiworthy & Mead per-
sonal in the morning paper" remarked
Hurley. land thought it might be
new clew, but they say not. They
referred me to you"
"Yes,' Kaylon 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 legacy to Miss Nellie Marsh.
There's no knowledge now in that Of
fee of Nellie Marsh. The information
evidently rested only with old Mr.. Toll
worthy and Mr.. Argyle. The f1rm ask
ed me how to locate her, thinking there
might be some scandal"
Eyes, yesv' chimed in Mr.. Hurley,
, betraying hasty concealed eagerness
"And for that reason" continued
? Kayton. apparently without noticing
T 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.
swell, now, I'll tell you about that,
/ he said refecuvely. When we were
| discussing the new will we didn't gel
, to the lesser legatees."
tOh. it's too large sum to have
been simply bequest to an old serv
antr' protested Kayton. ut runs wei
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. 9TH.
, whole thing may be perfectly limo
} cent, but to avoid anything unpleasant
for the family the lawyers though
they had better be on the safe side
BY the way. Mr.. Hurley, you under
} stand, of course. that this is strictl,
confidential?"
ooh, of course-of course!' exclaim
ed the lawyer hastily. The tclephon,
, bell rang. and as Kayton turned to th'
) instrument Mr.. Hurley rose.
"Well. won't take up any more O
your time" he said.
"Going so soon? Well. come Ii
) again. Mr.. Hurley" invited the detec
tive.
''Thank you, l will" declared tn,
lawyer. 81 shall be interested to heal
} II there's any new development in tn.
case'
18TH 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.