Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-08-03

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attend her. fear Mysteries and
feinting nts," he added, as Mrs. Law
don's face expressed unqualified dis
approval. And, Alfred. want John
at once. Now" he turned to Col
Inns, who vacantly shifted official
blanks from one hand to the other,
"have you any theory?"
Collins h-m-md heavily. We'll.
sir. couldn't say, With such
houseful there's always a dozen
chances You know 'tain't always
what seems the most likely one that
pulls off the melon---the ones that
look likely. like as not are innocent
as new-laid eggs"
Mr.. Evelyn smiled. and Mrs. Law
don turned with open scorn to the
two plain clothes men. Haven't
you any opinion?" she demanded
belligerently.
Not yet. ma'am," said Leavison
slowly, his quick, sneaking eyes TAX
ing in every detail of the lady's per-
son.
Mrs Lawdon shrugged her shoul-
ders and greeted DR.. Wendham's en-
trance frigidly.
Mr.. Evelyn rose to meet his guest.
"Dr. Wendham. this is Mr.. Collins,
our local sheriff Mr.. Leavison and
Mr.. Grayson are detectives sent up
from the city. They have decided 1t
would be wise to confront the girl
with my servant"
"Yes, see." acquiesced Wend-
ham. And in case of physical dis
tress you wish me to be present"
A tap at the door, and Mrs. Gay
nor. white and haggard. appeared.
followed by Adele. Wendham rose.
Mrs. Gaynor, beg of you return
to your room. You are in no condi-
tion to endure this. l protest. as a
physician"-he had turned to the
others with barely repressed yehe-
mence.
Evelyn crossed to Mrs. Gaynor's
side. Now, Nellie. 60 back, l prom
ise you the girl will be dealt with
as gently as possible. Mr.. Collins.
this is Mrs. Gaynor, this young wo-
mans employer. She has not recov-
cred from the shock of last evening.
Can we not spare her these inter-
views, and take her testimony lat
err"
"Why, certainly. Mrs. Gaynor, Of
course"-overcome by the strange
pallid beauty of the woman before
him, the sheriff lost himself amid
compliments and excuses.
Mrs. Gaynor bowed You will
take care of her. doctor?" she asked
anxiously. IF she should faint
bring her to me. will rest-in the
drawingEoom, to be at hand If you
call Don't be frightened, Adele"
she added; 1--WE must help all we can
to clear matters up" Again with a
distant bow that comprehended the
group she turned and left the room.
The maid, calm now and courage
Gus, faced her inquisitors. Wend-
ham observed her with strained at
tention. THE imaginative, concen-
trated type in its purest FORM" he
commented inwardly. Unusual re-
source and vitality combined with
great devotion. If-if it is true, no
better tool could have been chosen
With her conscious self in allegiance,
one might allow her subconscious
mind to deal with a situation by Its
own judgment. With the suggestion
this and that are your dangers. be
| prepared TO meet them.'-one might
rely on that mind as stanch and
gifted ally-but, no. it's ridiculous!'
He shook himself free from his
thoughts. and hxed attention upon
the girls story. 1t was the same;
no contradictions. no wavering. She
carried conviction even to the un'
willing ears of Mrs. Lawdon.
Collins smiled and glanced Ques
ton to the detectives.
'Nothin' dom there" said Leavi
son under his breath.
"You have all been over ths
ground, gentlemen" said Mr.. Eve
lyn; you have this girls story. Il
remains for you to hear my servant
John Dawson's. statement. Then it'l
up to you'll"
Again he pressed the electric bell
but before his finger left the buttoI
| o hhOSh tnC uuliSI.
IF you please. Mr.. Evelyn, JohI
has gone. We can't find him."
"Gone!" screamed Mrs. Lawdon.
"Gone!" gasped Mr.. Evelyn.
"Gone!" groaned Charlie Lawdon
Gone! The devil!" exclaimed tn
sheriff
The two detectives glanced at eacl
other.
A light of comprehension and re
lief broke over the face of the &C
cused. "Oh, gone!" Her cry wa
one OF gladness. "Then-then b.
| -"
1T looks like It," nodded Wend
ham.
Evelyn was the first to act. "Tel
all you know. Vreeman." he ordere
sharply.
well. sir. according to orders
the girl here was notified. and wor