The Washington times., 1921-09-24
WOMAN SHOT BY
FRIEND DHOvERS
At DEATH 'SEDGE
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turn introduced him to Mildred. He
seemed to like Grace, that is, he was
pleasant to her. But further than
that I could see nothing in his man
ner to lead Grace to think there was
more.
"on the other hand, as soon as he
was introduced to Mildred he ap-
peared to be very interested and de-
lighted. Almost at once Grace OBJ
served this. and her friendship for
Mildred was at an end.
Il have known Grace Laws for q
long time. l met her here at the
Hanan home. She seemed to be con.
nected there some way. l never knew
just how. But she was the sort of
woman one never knows very well.
She was beautiful, tall. with titan
hair and remarkable eyes. But I
think her face was the coldest ever
saw.
Woman Of Culture.
II could not tell about her age. She
was not young. but she was always
beautifully dressed, her wonderful hair
always beautifully arranged. and l
could never guess at her years.
There was no doubt that Mrs. Laws
was a woman Of great culture and re.
finement. Yes. she was married and
believe. But don't know
about that part OF her life.
II know Grace was terribly upset
over her quarrel with Mildred. Night
before last she asked me TO dine with
her. We went to a restaurant. No, L
will not say where. I called up Mil
dred before I went and told her about
II. Mildred asked me to try to find
out what was troubling Grace.
There Is no doubt Grace had been
drinking a great deal Since her quar-
rel with Mildred. She grew hysteri'
cal, went, and said bitterly, THE
worm will turn, the worm will turn.
Then. softening, she began to talk
about the complete ruin Of her life.
and said, Every time there has been
sweet in my life 1t has
been taken away from me- She
said she couldn't stand II any longer.
Filled With Self.Pity.
"I tried to calm her and brace her
and demanded, Grace, you must put
all this out OF your mind. Be
woman, now. You must. This is not
worthy Of you"
But, Miss Gottschalk said, Mrs.
Laws was filled with self.pity and in
sisted:
II have been a fiend, a fiend!
have done things YOU would never
dream I could do"
Miss Gottschalk, a\quiet, business.
like woman with blond hair and
slightly upturned nose was visibly
affected as she recounted her inter
view with Mrs. Lawes. Her voice is
her manner and appear
ance dignified. She is probably thir.
ty-five. not short, but rather stout.
She resumed:
THAT was the last time saw
Grace until she lay crumpled up,
lead. outside the door of this house.
She had been watching outside the
Hanan apartment In Park avenue
Tor two weeks, am told. But ]
have no idea where she was last
night before she did this terrible
thing.
We were at Mildred's home for
Inner. Her mother was there, Mil.
ired, Mr.. Borland and I. We dined |
-ather late, and II was after eleven, |
suppose, when we left the apart. |
nent, Mildred and Mr.. BorIand |
irove men home In Mildred's car. |
When we reached here they came in |
NY apartment, but only for a very |
,hort time. She did not even take |
III her hat and gloves.
Talked About Italy.
II remembered we talked about |
italy. ! had been there and so had |
Mr.. Borland. showed him an Ital. |
an table cover and some china I |
lad brought home.
,sre. ] heard the Not and rushed !