The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-04-24

the actual crime is concerned. There
were signs of struggle-but 1t isn't
necessary to go into that. Now, as to
their arrival at the inn. The blizzard
had not set in. Last night was dark.
of course, as there is no moon, but 1t
was clear and rather warm for the
time of year. The couple came here
about nine O'Clock in high power run
about machine. which the man drove.
They had no hand baggage and appar-
emily had run out from New York.
Burton says he was on the point Of
refusing them accommodations when
the man handed him a hundred-dollar
Dill. 1t was more than Burton's Gu
pidity could withstand. They did not
register. The state license numbers
had been removed from the automo-
bile, which was Of foreign make. or
course 1t was only a question of time
until we could have found out who
the car belonged to. 1t Is perfectly
obvious why he removed the num-
bers."
At this juncture Drake entered the
room. Mrs. Wrandall did not at first
recognize him.
1T has stopped snowing." announced
the newcomer.
"Oh, 1t Is Mr.. Drake" she murmured.
1--WE have little French car. painted
red" she announced to the sheriff
without giving Drake another thought.
"And this one Is red. madam" said
the sheriff, with glance at the coro-
ner. Drake nodded his head. Mrs.
Wrandall's body stiffened perceptibly.
as If DETECTING a blow. 1T is still
standing in the garage. where he left
it on his arrival.
did no one see the face of-of the
woman?" asked Mrs. Wrandall. rather
ENORMOUSLY. ut seems odd that no
one should have seen her face" she
went on without waiting for an an
swer.
Its not strange, madam, when you
consider all the circumstances. She
was very careful not to remove her
veil or her coat until the door was
locked. That proves that she was not
lavanting around with men regardless
of-ahem, l beg your pardon. This
must be very distressing to you"
Il am not sure, Mr.. Sheriff, that 1t is
my husband who lies up there. Please
remember that" she said steadily. 'Tt
is easier to hear the details now, be-
fore l know, than it will be afterward
if it should turn out to be as Mr..
Drake declares"
81 see," said the sheriff, marveling.
Besides, Mr.. Drake is not positive"
put In the coroner hopefully.
II am reasonably certain" said
Drake.
Then all the more reason why I
should have the story first" said she,
with a SILVER that no one failed to OBJ
serve.
The sheriff resumed his conclusions
Women Of the kind I referred to a
moment ago don't care whether they're
seen or not. In fact they're rather
brazen about 1t. But this one was
different. She was as far from that
as 1t was possible for her to be. We
haven't been able to find anyone who
saw her face or who can give the least
idea as to what she looks like, except
ing a general description of her figure.
her carriage and the outdoor garments
she wore. We have reason to believe
she was young. She was modestly
dressed. Her coat was one OF those
baoyv rJctor O ffo;ro Cuoh oo n uop,ar
uses in motoring or on a sea voyage.
There was a small sable stole about
her neck. The skirt was short, and
she wore high black shoes of the
thick walking type. Judging from
Burton's description she must have
been about your size and figure. Mrs.
Wrandall Isn't that SO. Mrs. Bur
TONI"
The innkeeper's wife spoke. eyes.
Mr.. Harden. I'd say so myself. About
five feet six, I'd judge; rather slim
and graceful like, in spite OF the big
coat"
Mrs. Wrandall was watching the
woman's face. 81 am five feet six"
she said, as If answering question.
The sheriff cleared his throat some
what needlessly.
Burton says she acted as II she
were lady," he went on. mot the
kind that usually comes out here on
such expeditions, he admits. She did
not speak to anyone, except once In
very low tones to the man she was
with, and then she was standing by
the fireplace out In the main office.
quite distance from the desk She
went upstairs alone, and he gave some
orders to Burton before following her.
That was the last time Burton saw
her. The waitress went up with spe-
cially prepared supper about half an
hour later"
ct seems quite clear. Mrs. Wran-
dali. that she robbed the man after
stabbing him." said the coroner.
Mrs. Wrandall started. Then she
was not lady. after ALL" she said
quickly. There was a note Of relief
in her voice. 1t was as II she had
put aside halfformed conclusion.
His pockets were empty. Not a
penny had been left. Watch. cuff
links, scarf pin. cigarette case. purse
and bill folder-all gone. Burton had
seen most of these articles in the
Office"
isn't it-but no! Why should l
be the one to offer a suggestion that
might be construed as defense for
this woman?"
You were about to suggest, madam.
that some one else might have taken
the valuables-is that it," cried the