The Holly chieftain., 1915-06-11

-' Poic' anu dilef running d
snort distance he put his hand TO
MS heart, as though out of breath.
one OF the boys thought his nose was
little hooked. and they both re-
marked upon the fact that although
ne shouted after them, he used no
swear words, but simply tried to in
duce them to stop. This description
suggest anything to you. gentlemen"
Craig Lenora said firmly.
1t is very accurate description of
Craig Sanford Quest agreed
The professor looked troubled, also
a little perplexed. He said nothing,
however.
Under these circumstances" the
inspector continued, II have had the
house watched, and l propose that we
now search it Systematically. 1t is
very possible that something may
transpire TO help u.s."
What about the ownership of the
house?" Quest asked, as he took up
his hat
The inspector nodded approvingly.
Il am making a few inquiries in
that direction" he announced. 81 ex-
pect to have something to report very
shortly"
The professor stood drawing on
his gloves. The vague look of trouble
still fingered in his face
Tell me again." he begged, "the
name of the avenue in which this res
idence Is situated?"
"Gayson avenue" the inspector re-
piled. Its bit out of the way. but
It's not bad neighborhood.
The professor repeated the address
to himself softly. For moment he
stood quite still. His manner showed
signs of growing anxiety. He emed
to be trying to remember something.
The name," he admitted finally, as
they moved towards the door, "sug
gests to me, must confess-we are
going to see the house Inspector"
I'VE are on our way there now. sir
that is if the young ladies are will
ing?" he added, glancing at Laura.
We've been waiting here with our
hats on for the last half hour" Laura
replied promptly. You've stretched
your ten minutes out some, Mr.
French"
The inspector maneuvered to let the
others pass on, and descended the
stairs by Laura's side.
Couldn't help it," he confided,
lowering his tone a little. Had some
information in about that house
couldn't quite size up You're looking
well this morning, Miss Laura
Say, who are you guying!" she re-
piled
They took their places in the au-
tomobile and drove of. AS they
neared the vicinity of Gayson avenue
the professor began to show signs Of
renewed uneasiness. When they drew
up at last outside the house he gave
a little exclamation. His face was
grave, almost haggard.
"Mr. Quest" he said, Inspector
French, I deeply regret that have
statement to make"
They both turned quickly toward
him. The inspector smiled in a con-
fidential manner at Laura 1t was
obvious that he knew what was COM
ing.
Some years ago." the professor
continued 81 bought this house and
made a present of it to"
ITO whom?" Quest asked quickly.
ITO my servant Craig" the profess
sor admitted with a groan
Lenora gave little cry She turned
triumphantly towards the inspector.
'All recollection as to it's locality
had escaped me-" the professor con-
tinued sorrowfully Il remember that
ing been with me for some fifteen
years that l decided to show him
some substantial mark of my appre-
citation. knew that he was looking
for a domicile for his father and
mother, who are since both dead,
and l requested house agent to send
me in list Of suitable residences.
This, alas! was the one purchased"
Quest glanced around the place
Il think" he said, that the profess
sor's statement now removes any
doubt as to Craig's guilt You are
sure the house has been closely
watched, Inspector"
"Since received certain informa-
tion," French replied Il have had
half dozen of my best men in the
vicinity. l can assure you that no
one has entered or left it during the
last tWenty-fOur hours"
They made their way to the piazza
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