Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1914-06-05

| often, her imitation was almost per-
feet"
We'll" said Darlington, lets get
along and see MacBee. l want to sat
isfy myself that he doesn't know too
much that he shouldn't"
The inspector looked tired and worn
when they were ushered into his pres
ence, but he greeted them pleasantly
and thanked them for calling.
81 understand that some of the
others concerned in this matter have
been less considerate." MacBee said.
'T am told that Mr.. Cornish and his
daughter sailed last night"
81 believe the yacht left this morn
ing" said Sir Harry. "They contem-
plate somewhat extended cruise, as
Miss Cornish is not particularly we'll"
Something very like a smile twitch-
ed about MacBee's lips for an instant.
II am rather surprised at Mr.. Cornish
not having advised me of his inten-
uons when he knew that l wished
everyone who attended Lord Har-
courts dinner to be within easy
reach. But you are Of course seeking
news of Lord Harcourt himself"
MacBee was looking squarely at
them, and instantly the two realized
the folly of pretending to be ignorant
of his disappearance. you have had
no news of him?" Darlington asked,
trying to conceal his disappointment,
None" MacBee answered. His
disappearance is complete. The OFF,
Ger sent to arrest him that he could
not identify the men who carried off
the earl, as the whole incident only
occupied few seconds under most
unfavorable conditions"
The memory of the detectives dis
comfit,Sre nearly caused Sir Harry to
smile, but MacBee appeared not to
notice his amusement and continued
without hesitation.
Il have censured the man heavily"
MacBee went on, yet cannot real
ly blame him much, as it seems to me
he took every precaution that seemed
needful. The possibility of his lord
ship deliberately attempting to escape
would never have occurred to me
and even now it seems incredible that
he could have done So"
Naturally" said Darlington. do
you, too, believe that he has been kid
napped?"
Beyond a doubt" MacBee replied.
"As a rule do not believe in discuss
ing cases upon which l am working
especially with those involved in
them-but l think 1 may be frank with
you in this matter. / have received
cable from my agents in Madras
which gives me much valuable mater
ial to work upon. For one thing, l
have learned positively that Kirshin
Kandwahr was not born to his prince
ly title"
Sir Harry looked up in surprise.
You astound me-" he said. None of
US like these fellows, but naturally we
of the army are obliged to associate
with them for diplomatic reasons.
That is why poor Towneshend went to
such pains to secure decent introduc-
tons for Kandwahr-at least so he
said to me-and l cannot believe that
he would have done so unless he was
certain that Kandwahr's official posi-
ton warranted his going to such trou-
BILE"
capt Towneshend had no choice in
the matter" MacBee explained.
"Kandwahr is a real prince, although
he was not born to the rank. He is
Capt Towneshend's half brother-son
of the late Gen. Edward Towneshend
and an Indian woman The elder
Towneshend served in India in the
early seventies and it was then that
Kandwahr was born"
But how could that make him a
prince?" Darlington asked.
Under the Indian laws" MacBee
informed them, IAN adopted son has
all the rights of natural heir. Kand-
wahr's mother later became the wife
Of the Maharajah of Kandwahr. who
took a liking to the child and adopted
him The woman was very clever and
my agents say that she induced the
Maharajah to make her son his heir.
The result was that upon the deaIh
of the Maharajah, Kandwahr sue
ceeded to the title and the estates"
But do you see how this would
lead to any quarrel between Kand-
wahr and Towneshend?" Sir Harry
asked.
mo, frankly do not" said MacBee.
"On the contrary I have every reason
to believe that anuine affection ex-
listed between the two men and that
makes me feel more strongly that I
have been wrong il suspecting Kand-
wahr. In fact am becoming more and
more strongly convinced that Kand-
wahr is not the murderer, and unless
discover some further evidence
against him, shall release him short
| ly."
But why do you suppose Towne-
shend never told us of this relation
ship?"
1.-The reason for that is frankly ad-
mttted by Kandwahr himself. He feels
the prejudice society holds toward all
Indian princes, and If the facts of his