The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1915-03-13

or two plants knocked down from the tiers on tho
right-hand side. and some disturbance in the mold
where some large palms were growing. Quest and
Lenora together made a close investigation of the
spot. Afterwards. Quest walked several times to
each of the doors leading into the gardens.
There four entrances altogether" he n.
marked, as he lit cigar and glanced around the
place. Two lead into the gardens-one is locked
and the other tsnt-one connects with the back
of the house-the one through which you came,
Mrs. Rhenholdt, and the other leads into your re-.
sault. shall now be glad II you will permit me to
examine the gardens outside for a few minutes.
alone with my assistant. II you please"
For almost quarter Of an hour Quest and La.
disappeared. They all looked eagerly at the
criminologist his return.
1T seems to me-" he remarked, that from tho
back part of the house the quickest way to reach
Mayton avenue would be through this conserve
tory and out of that door, This is a path leading
from Just outside straight to gate in the wall.
Does anyone that you know of use this means OF
exit"
Mrs Rhenholdt shook her head.
1.-THE servants might occasionally" she remarked
doubtfully. "but not On nights when am receiv-
ing"
The butler stepped forward. He was looking
Il ought, perhaps, to inform you, madam, and
Mr.. Quest" he said, that did. only a short time
ago, suggest to the professors servant-the man
who brought your macintosh, sir, he added, turn
ing to the PROFESSIONALISM he could. If he chose.
make of this cans of leaving the house Mr..
Craig is personal friend of mine, and q member
OF very select little club we have for social pur-
poses"
Did he follow your SUGGESTION Sanford Quest
asked.
"Of that l am not aware. sir" the butler replied.
IT left Mr. Craig with some refreshment, expecting
that he would remain until my return. but q few
minutes later I discovered that he had left will
inquire in the kitchen If anything is known to
his movements"
He hurried of. Quest turned to tho professor.
IA ho hoan with v0Dl long m Crai
fessor?" he asked.
The professors smile was Illuminating. Lis man.
simple but convincing.
Craig" he asserted. SIS the best servant tho
most honest mortal who ever breathed."
you think it would be out Of tho question.
then" Quest asked. ito associate him with tho
crime?"
The professors confidence was sublime.
Il could readily associate you. myself
young Mr.. Rheinhodt here with the affair."" he de-
clared.
His words carried weight The little breath Of
suspicion against the professors servant faded
away. In a moment or two the butler returned.
1T appears, madam" he announced that Mr..
Craig left when there was only one person in the
kitchen He said goodnight and closed The door
behind him. 1t is impossible to say therefore. by
which exit he left the house. but pc onally
convinced that, knowing of the reception hero to-
night, he would not think OF using tho conserve
tory"
Quest nodded absently.
MY assistant and IT, he announced, would DO
glad make a further examination OF the conser-
vatory, if you will kindly leave alone"
They obeyed without derur. Quest took seat
and smoked calmly, with his eyes fixed upon the
roof Lenora went back to her examination of the
overturned plants the mold. and the whole ground
within the immediate enrirons Of the assault. She
abandoned the search at last, however, and came
back to Quests side. He threw away his cigar
and rose.
Nothing there?" he asked laconically.
Not thing" Lenora admitted i
Quest led the way toward the door.
"Lenora," he decided, I'VE up against some.
thing big. There's hand at work some
where"
Along the rainswept causeway OF Mayton avennA
keeping close to the shelter of the house. his
macintosh turned up to his ears. his hands buried
in his pockets, walled swiftly along. At
every block he hesitated and looked around him.
Suddenly he paused. He passing a srca.
building, brilliantly lit For a lnomen. he thought
that it was some place OF entertainment. Tho
thought CT entering seemed to occur to him Then
ho felt firm touch upon his arm. man n uni
form spoke him.
Step inside. bro:le-" he invited earnestly. FL
most eagerly. notwithstanding his monotonous
nasal twang. Step inside ant find peace. Step
inside and the Lord will holp yor. Th-ow III.
burden away on the threshold"
The mans first impulse at being addressed had
seemed to be one Of terror. Then he recognized
the uniform and hesitated. Tho man took him
by the arm and led him in There the beat
part of hundred people taking their places .,tcr
the singing OF the hymn. girl standing u,
before them platform She commencing,
to speak but suddenly broke off. She held out
her arms toward where the professors confidential
servant stood hestatng.
Come and tell us your SINS" she called cut.
Come and have thel, forgiven Come and start
a new life in world There is no one here
who thinks Of thu past. Come and seek forgive
ness"
For moment this waif from the rain-swampcd
world hesitated The lint of an infinite desire
flashed in his eyes. Then he dropped his head
These things might b. :or others. For him there
was on hope. He SHOOK his head to the girl. but
sank into the nearest seat and on to his knees.
He repents!" the girl called out. Some day he
will come! Brothers and sisters. will pray 20.
him.
The rain dashed against the windows. The only
other sound from outside the changing Of the
street The girls voice. frcnzied. exhorting
almost hysterica peaed out to the roof. At every
nausa ha Of ID