Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-05-05

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AZ chass juneeure Drake suesrsd the
room. Mn Wrsndall did not at drst
recognise him.
1T has Gloppsd showing" announced
the newc0lpeE.
Oh, itiSsMr. Drake" she murmured.
1--WE have . little French car, painted
red" she announced to the sheriff
without giving Drahs another thought.
And this one IL red. madam" said
ths sheriff, with . glance at the coro-
ner. Drake nodded his head. Mrs.
WrandalIps body stinmsd perceptibly.
= Il dsAscdng . blow. Tt 10 still
standing IN the garage. where he left
It on his arrival.
IBID no one zee the face of-of the
woman3" asked Mrs. Wrandall. rather
uuerulously.. 1T seems odd that no
one should have seen her face" she
went on without waiting Tor an an
swer.
Its not strange. madam. when you
consider Ill the circumstances. She
was very careful not to remove her
veil or her coat until the door was
locked. That proves that che was not
the sort Of woman we usually find gal
lavantins around with men regardless
of-ahem, beg your pardon. This
must be very distressing to you"
II am not sure, Mr.. Sheriff. that 1t IL
my husband who lies up there. Please
remember that" she said steadily. 1T
is easier to hear the details now, be-
fore I know, than It will be afterward
u II should turn out to be as Mr..
Drake declares
II see" said the sheriff. marveling.
Besides. Mr.. Drake is not positive. .
put in the coroner hopefully.
Il am reasonably certain" said
Drake.
Then an the more reason Why I
should have the story frst," said she.
with = shiyer that no one failed to OBJ
serve
Tho sheriff resumed his conclusions.
Women Of the kind referred to .
moment ago don't care whether they're
seen or not IN fact, they're rather
braxen about 4 But this one was
different. She vas - far from that
o 1t was possible for her to be. We
haven't been able to ind anyone who
saw her face or who can give the least
idea % TO what she looks like. except.
ing . general description Of her figure.
her carriage and the outdoor garments
she wore. We have reason to believe
she was youns. She was modestly
dressed. Her coat was ono Of those
heavy ulster Affairs. such - : woman
uses in motoring or on sea voyage.
There was small sable stole about
her neck. The skirt was short and
she wore high black shoes Of the
thick walking type. Judging from
BuFton's description she must have
been about your size and figure. Mrs.
wrandalL Isn't that %. Mrs. Bur
toni"
The innkeepefs VINO spoke. Yes,
Mr.. Harden. I'd say % myself About
ave feet SIX. I'd Judge: rather slim
md graceful liko, in spite Of the big
cost"
Nh. Wrandau was watching de
woman's faoe. = am I'VE fest I'd.
she said - II answering . question.
The sheriff cleafed his throat some
what needlessly.
Burton sayS che acted - Il she
we're . lady." he went on. Not the
kind that usually comes out here on
such expeditions, he admits. She did
not speak q anyone. except once In
very NV tonss to tho man she was
with, and thsn she vas standing By
the AreplAce out IN the main once,
quite distance from the desk. She
went upetaiYs alone. and he gave some
orders 70 Burton before following her.
That was the last time Burton NV
her. The waitress went up with Z TO.
cfally prepared supper aboW hall q
hour htar."
ut sesus quite clear, Mn. Wran-
aall. sthat ahe robbed the man AFTER
stabhins him. aid the coroner.
Alrs. Wrln6a1l started.s .Thsnf shs
was not s1ady, after Il" che I'D
Quickly. There w. . nots Of relief
Ia Asr voieA Il was . II she had
at 1919 : halfADrmed conclusion.
HIS poshsts were e0uty. Not Z
panny he'd besa left. Watch, cu6
Nnks eca1t Pin. Cigarette CO. pare
and IN 1old1f-au guop. Burton bad
seen n6st q taess articles In the
ONES.
-lmt Il bat mol Why should
- tn o. q odsr suggsstioo that