Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-04-15

night McCarty watched the effect OF
his words narrowly. 'Do you know
who was supposed to have had supper
here with him?"
Shot 1t was the cook who uttered
the exclamation and her husband turned
on her before she could continue.
I'VE know nothing about IT," His
ruddy face had paled and the assertion,
although seemingly addressed to Nc
Carly. was as obviously intended for the
woman. This is terrible business,
sir 'Ow-'ow did It 'appen2"
That's what I'm here to find out )"
McCarty. retorted grimly. did you
know why Mr. Creveling gave you a
little holiday yesterday"
why, yes, SIR" The butler STAN
mered "I'd asked him for leave TO run
up to Boston over night some time this
week to see my brother in law on bust
ness, and yesterday Mr.. Creveling told
me to go last night and take Sarah with
me il / liked understood that Frank
would be ere to look after the 'ouse."
-, why. didn YOU 60 to Boston,
them demanded McCarty quickly.
Because my brother in law 'ad re-
turned to the city. phoned my sister
TO tell 'er we were going and she said
.
TO 'er fiat ere instead"
And stayed over night instead Of
coming back here TO your own rooms to
sleep there was contemptuous in
credulity in McCarty's tones. why
did you do that?"
Because we talked late and my
brother in law and / split a bottle that
he'd got old of somewhere - Rollins
spoke sullenly and then as IL In after
thought reused himself to what was
probably expected of him. 'Mr. Grew
cling. dead This is orrible, sir, or
rible! A fine, free handed gentleman
think ?"
I'm asking questions. not answering
them McCarty asseverated sternly.
IF you're not more frank with me than
this fellow here has been it's likely to
go as hard with you as it will with him
Who had supper with Mr.. Oreveling
here last night?"
Il don t know, sir, strike me pink
No more does Sarah. We're paid to do
our work and keep our place and we We
done both. as Mr.. Creveling 'imself
would tell you II e was alive to do it.
Mr.. Creveling has entertained gentle
men ere now and again, but we didn't
inow he expected any one last night.
1as Mrs. Creveling been sent for, sir?"
"She is here"
Here ~ Sarah threw up her hands.
ana her rooms not in order, and me
With all that lobster and stuff from the
'aterer's to clean up Let me pass
Folice or no, I've got my work to do.
don know anything about what hap
,enSd to poor Mr.. Creveling, and you
leedn be afraid I'll run away. You'll
Ind me here when you want me!''
McCarty opened his lips as IL TO
speak, then thought better of it and
'6ediently stepped aside, but he gazed
after the woman's departing figure with
quizzical look in his twinkling eyes.
When she had disappeared he turned
'nce more to the butler.
How long have you and your wife
'een employed here?"
Three years. Rollins replied. "I'ye
never worked for nicer family-in
America, that Is. Always extra 'elp
Vhen they entertained and | could ave
ad second footman any time I'd
wanted to ask for one. This will be n
'ad job for us. getting mixed up in
c,andal at our time Of life, and we've
itions too!' ~
Where does this sister of yours live.
tollins?" McCarty cut short the aoW
# lamentation.
>. Just across the park, sir, in West
, ,lnety fourth street, door or two from
Columbus avenue. I'll write the ad
ress down for YOU The buffers
ands fumbled shakiIy in his pockets,
Her name is Mrs. William Carroll and |
he can tell you that both Sarah and Inc |
'ere with her all night"
McCarty smiled to himself He would |
ave surer proof than that, for the en-
me ana hose company which his par
cuiar crony, Dennis Riordan, adorned
'lth ms presence was located in the
lme precinct; Denny would have the
est OF reasons for knowing If there had
cen fire at two that morning.
lis just matter of FORM" Nc
arty remarked. Now, Rollins, come
can Ihat stuff about keeping your
Iace Is all right, but you are in a posi-
On 10 Know the truth and / want it.
ou We heard all the family conversation
taDie whether you wanted to listen or
OF; ana you ever hear Mr.. Creyeling
PEAK OF any one he mated or who hated
I'm was there any one who would
glad TO get him out of the way?"
Hill had followed the cook kitchen
ard and Rollins gaze travelled past
IS questioner to the shadowed turn in
poke. "''' n'
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Crevelinr was
% 'ighly bred to discuss their Affairs
eiore any of the ouSehold sir. IA
as very forceful man and I've no /
oubt made enemies, but none thai
'uld ave wished i'm out of the way.
lough there was one that e had 'ieh
co." '0''"'sn'
, Who was that" McCarty demand.
!; mn one of his intimate friendsP"
The butler nodded.
~ was Mr.. Douglas Waverly, sir"