Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1915-05-14

| did, only a short time ago, suggest
to the professors servant-the mat
who brought your macintosh, sir" he
added, turning to the professor that
he could, If he chose, maze use of tins
means of leaving the house. Mr. Craig
Is a personal friend Of mine, and
member of very select little club we
have for social purposes"
did be follow your suggestion?
Sanford Quest asked
"Of that / am not aware, sir, the
butler replied Il left MIR. Craig with
some refreshment. expecting that he
would remain until my return, but
few minutes later discovered that he
had left | will inquire in the kitchen
If anything is known as to his move
ments,"
He hurried off. Quest turned to the
professor.
Has he been with you long this
man Craig, professor" he asked.
The professors smile was illuminat
ing, his manner simple but convincing
Craig" he asserted is the best
servant, the most honest mortal who
ever breathed. He would go any dis
lance out of his way to avoid harming
a fly | cannot even trust him to pro
cure for me the simplest specimens OF
insect life. Apart from this, he is a
man OF some property, which he has
no idea what to do with He is, J
think may say, too devoted to me to
dream of ever leaving my service.
you think 1t would be out Of The
question, then" Quest asked, ito asso
ciate him with the crime?"
The professors confidence wac
sublime.
81 could more readily associate you
myself or young Mr. Rheinholdt here
with the affair" he declared
His words carried weight. The little
breath of suspicion against the pro
fessor's servant faded away In mo
ment or two the butler returned
ut appears, madam" he announced,
that Mr.. Craig left when there was
only one person in the kitchen. He
said goodnight and closed the door be
hind him. 1t is impossible to say
therefore, by which exit he left the
house, but personally | am convinced
that. knowing of the reception here to-
night, he would not think Of using the
conservatory"
Most unlikely, should say" the
professor murmured Craig is a very
shy man. He is at all tines at your
disposal. MIR Quest, II you should
desire to question him"
Quest nodded absently
My assistant and !" he announced
would be glad to make further ex
animation of the conserve tory, ii you
will kindly leave us alone.
They obeyed without demur Quest
took seat and smoked calmly, with
his eyes fixed upon the roof Lenora
went back to her eXaminGtio ion of the
overturned plants, the mold and the
whole ground within the immediate
environs 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 as ed laconic
ally.
Not thing" Lenora admitted.
i Quest led the way toward the door.
"Lenora," he decided, we ! q up
against something big TIL ares new
hand at work somewhere
No theories yet, Mr.. Cuest?" she
asked smiling.
Not the ghost of one" he admitted
gloomily.
Along the rain.swept causeway of
Mayton avenue. keeping close to the
shelter of the house, his macintosh
turned up to his ears, his hands buried
in his pockets, a man walked swiftly
along. At every block he hesitated
/ and looked around him. His manner
was cautious. almost furtiye. Once
the glare of an electric light fell upon
his face, face pallid with fear, al