Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1916-07-27

easy stairs and crossed the hallway
to her room, At the door she
paused and turned to him.
I'm not worth your kindness,
really, I'm not. Obi" she cried pas
sionately, II wish I were dead, |
wish were dead!-but haven't the
courage. Good night, and thank
you"
The troubled household was at
last at rest, but Wendham found
sleep impossible. Lets sit 1t out,
Cass," he suggested. Mr.. Evelyn
Jumped at the suggestion. "A night
cap and q chat-I need soothing"
Settling themselves in easychairs
before the fire. they remained silent,
each deep in thought.
Evelyn spoke suddenly. 1--WE got
one piece Of news for you, Boyd
and I'm sorry it's-what it isl"
Wendham looked up anxiously.
His host recrossed his legs. II learned
something little while ago. You
remember when Vreeman called me
to the door? Well, John, the second
man, wanted to see me; said he had
something to say; excused himself
for not speaking before, but he hat
ed to peach on q fellow worker
and all that sort Of rot. Upshot of
1t was, he says he saw Adele, Mrs.
Gaynor's maid, come out of the Law
dons' room when we were all at din
ner, and before Mary came up to
prepare the rooms. Direct contra
diction of what she says, you see."
The scene in the hall when the
incensed maid had flown to her be-
loved mistress with her story came
clearly before Wendham. That the
girl was truly and frankly resentful
was evident; that she spoke in all
simpleness of soul had been equally
obvious. This story, then, what was
1t? Had the man, knowing that his
intended victim had once told Of
the whole encounter, deemed 1t SAT-
er for himself to seek equal public
ity and stick to the story? 1t seemed
80, and yet, might not this be part
of an oversubtle scheme to divert at
tention from himself! Wendham's 8
reverie lasted SO long that Evelyn
was annoyed.
You don't seem interested in my
latest information" he said at
length.
The physician started. IT wonder
Il wonder" again he was lost in
thought. do you know" he said
suddenly, "Id question that man
very carefully. Have him here"
He glanced at the clock. Its very
late. never mind" he added.
whats the odds?" said Evelyn,
He and Vreeman are sitting up
guarding the suspects, at Mrs. Law
don's request" He rang. Send
John here" he ordered as the butler
appeared.
CHAPTER VII.
A moment later the valet entered
the room. His face was sullen and
determined.
"Yes, sir, I'm here, SIR"
John" ordered Evelyn, tell DR..
Wendham what you told me-"
"Yes, sir, certainly, sir. I came
up with the ice-water trays, sir,
about nine, as 1t might be, and Mrs.
Gaynors young woman. Adele. sir,
was Just leaving Mrs. Lawdon's
room. She crossed ahead Of me.
Good evenin',' says I. She goes
right on as If wasn't there. What's
your grouch?' says I; but she'd gone
down the corridor"
How far away were you?" in
CURED Wendham.
"Oh, quite the length of the hall,
sir, and the lights were low, only
the far clectroliers being lit, sir.
But l couldn't be mistaken, no SIR"
Gould anyone have impersonated
her walk. do you think?"
The man shook his head emphati-
cally.
NO? Well, tell me and your en-
ployer here, what did you mean by
going to her and telling her you'd
seen her, and that If she'd divide
you'd keep quiet?"
Evelyn, who knew nothing of
these developments, sat up suddenly
with an exclamation of surprise.
hC NuiSI ICS oCuSup puL WdS SfluShl-
ly prepared for the question.
IL was hopin' to get confession.
STR" he answered glibly. Then I'd
had the whole thing in me hand,
and no doubt Mr.. Lawdon would
have rewarded-you understand.
I'm not graspin'. sir, but / thought
as il detectives and police were COM
in'-"
What did she say-what did the
woman sayT interrupted Evelyn
eagerly.
up in the air like a colt, sir.
Wouldn't have none of 1t. I'd insult
ed her, and she'd go to her mistress
an she did, he added ruefully.
Then / came straight to you, SIR"
"Wendham, do you hear that?"
Evelyn exclaimed.
Il was there when 1t happened
or rather, when she ran to MS.
Gaynor with the story. She was. as
John says, up in the air"