The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1914-07-25
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grained dagger in his pocket and blood
stains. on his clothes. Hareourts mind 10
"a blaGt on tho subject.
CHAPTER 2-Harcourt determines to
leave no stone unturned TO ind tho muir
lderer. or 70 accept penalty himself II guilty.
AT meeung Of Governors Of Grill Club. aues-
tlon Of Innocence or guilt is put to all who
ATTENDED dinner. Haroourt admits he doesn't
know. Suspicion points to an Indian prince
Kirshin Kandwahr. who attended dinner.
CHAPTER s-During an interview with
inspector MaeBee OF Scotland Yard. Har-
Icourt 1aas In the room where murder was
eommitted a half burnt cigarette bearing
"a monogram like that on dagger. He do
tsrmineB TO ind out who smokes these Gig
larettes-
He misread her mood. however and
took her words seriously, '"rhen why
marry me2" he asked. Really.
think II Is better that you shouldn't"
Now, let's not 30 into that again,
said Grace decidedly, MY mind is
made up. am your flaneoe, and
shall remain so. Jack, would not
release you now even II you had killed
Towney!"
Even II had killed himl" Har-
court repeated slowly. "You'e
splendid" And he took her in his
arms again.
Now" she said at last Pm going
to make some tea. VIII you rtngf"
Harcourt crossed the room and
reached over low table 70 the cleo.
trio bell AS he did so his gaze fell
casually upon tiny brass tray and
he gave a start OF surprise. There,
almost down to the butt, lay cigar
cite with the identical monogram Har.
court mad seen on the one beside the
chair the murdered man had been
found in-the same monogram that
was carved so skillfully upon the hilt
OF the dagger which had ended Towne-
shend's life.
What is the matter?" Grace asked,
noticing his hesitation.
Without answering. Harcourt picked
up the remains OF the cigarette and
examined IL carefully There was no
doubt of IT, The monogram, was iden-
teal. Slowly he turned toward her
and held il out at arms length.
Where did this come from ?" he
demanded.
She seemed startled at his tone and
regarded the cigarette curiously.
How should / know" she an.
swered 81 suppose someone who has
been smoking left IL there?"
but who-who left it2" Harcourt
insisted.
Jack. don't be absurd. Do you sup
pose | keep track OF all the cigarettes
that fathers guests or my friends may
leave about the house?"
IL want to know where this came
'front.'
She shrugged her shoulders. You
are too utterly silly!"
you mean you won't tell me-"
jack"
you know-you know you do!
want you to say now what caller at
this house smokes cigarettes mono
grammed like thisl" His eyes flashed
and he faced her coldly.
Il have said that / do not know. TO
my knowledge, no one has been smok.
ing in this room"
Someone has been here this after
noon" Harcourt said accusingly. at
is not possible that you do not know
who It was"
What difference can IL make any.
way?7
"A great deal"
Then by all means ask father-call
in the servants-ask them" she said
sarcasticaly.
You will tell me yourself!" he said
determinedly.
For a toment she looked at him in
perpfxi;y Then the corners of her
mouth twitohed and she broke into
smile. Il really believe you're zeal
ousi9
IF that cigarette means what be.
lieve II does, should be more than
jealous!" he told her angrily
You mean that you doubt my
word that you do not trust me?"
she asked. unable TO understand his
attitude.
III you think so-yes All / want
is an answer 20 my question"
And you have had that" she re-
torted hotly.
Then there / 3 nothing more 10
say!" he snapped. Good afternoon"
She caught his arm restrainingly.
Surely after all that have said
when have believed in you in spite
of all that might make me doubt-you
are not going TO let a little thing like
this make you doubt me-"
Il have at least been frank" said
Harcourt. II have admitted my fault.
You refuse to tell me what you must
know0GH thing of importance. II you
did not Know what hangs upon IL you
could have no reason for concealing
the name OF the man who left the
thing here"
Suppose have been smoking my.
self7" she suggested
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