Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-03-06
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pHow strange" said I. "Do you
often feel thus about the beginning

DHow strange" said /. "po You
often feel thus about the beginning
Very rarely. almost never. And
never have I felt 1t so strongly as in
this instance. To trace that girl 10 not
z matter Of long and patient search,
or 9 slight slip on her part, orwell
-of some coincidence or chance dis
covery that will clear things at one
Then you're depending on luck7"
exclaimed Rhoda. in a disappointed
aoh, not that" and ston. smiled.
on that. II luck comes my way, so
much the better. And now, please let
me see the notes Miss Van Allen has
written"
None was available, however, ex-
cept the one to Ruth Schuyler. For
the n to Randolph Schuyler was in
Lowney's possession, and the one I
even then In my pocket, I had no in
tention Of showing.
1t wat7 not necessary, however, for
Fleming Stone said one was enough
to gather all that he could learn from
her chirography.
He studied it attentively. but only
for . noment!, Then he said. "a char
only shows forcefulness. ingenuity
and good nature. However, I'm not
an expert. I only get a general i'm
preston, and the traits I've mention
ed are undoubtedly to be found in
the lady's nature. Are they not?" and
he turned to me, as to one who knew.
kn They ~. sre %.n I replied 19'l ! 1 $50 far ar as 81 !
quaintance with her is limited, and !
can only agree superficially.
Stone eyed me closely, and I began
to feel a little uncomfortable under
his gaze. Clearly. I'd have to tell the
truth. or incur his suspicion. Nor did
l wish to prevaricate. I felt friendly
toward poor little Vicky, and yet,
interest Of Ruth Schuyler. The two
sisters I didn't worry about, and in
deed. they could look out for them
selves. But Ruth Schuyler was in a
position to demand justice, and il that
justice accused. Vicky Van, I must be
honest and fair to both in my testi-
mony.
Fleming Stone proceeded to ques-
ton the women. more definitely and
concisely now. and by virtue of his
marvellous efficiency, he s shaped
his inquiries, that, he learned details
with accuracy and rapidity.
1t would never have occurred to
me to ask the questions that he put,
but as he went on. I saw their peril
nence and value.
With Ruth's permission he called
several Of the servants and asked
them a few things. Nothing of mo-
ment transpired, to my mind, but
Stone was interested in a full account
OF where each servant was and what
he was doing on the night of the
murder. Each gave a straightforward
allied that Stone was only getting a
sense of the household atmosphere,
and it's relations to Mr.. Schuyler him
self.
Tibbetts. the middle-aged maid of
Ruth Schuyler, told of the shock to
her mistress when the news was
Mrs. Schuyler Mad retired" said
Tibbetts, at about ten o'clock, Mr..
Schuyler was out, and was not sex-
pected home until late. I attended
her, and after she was in bed, I went
to bed myself" # ~ .sfs -
I'm told you do not live here.''
commented Stone, though in a disin-
terested way. and at the same time
making notes of some other matters
in his notebook.
II have a room around on Third
avenue" replied Tibbetts.N II like a
little home Of my own, and when
Mrs. Schuyler permits me, I go
round there to sleep, and sometimes
1 go in the daylight hours But on
that night / happened to be staying
here"
''Tibbetts is rather a privileged
character" interposed Ruth. "She
has been with me for many years.
and rs she likes a little place of her
own, I adopted the plan of which she
had told you"
But that night you, slept here?"
said Stone, to. the maid.
Eyes, sir. I slept in Mrs. Schuyler's
dressing room, as 1 always do when
I'm here. Then when Jepson told me
awful news. I awoke Mrs.
Schuyler and told her"
ayes" said Stone. II read all about
that in the inquest report e
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