The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-07-26

GAS you were when you got the
note?"
Eyes; from that time EDWARDS, for
the whole morning."
Thank you, Miss Dunbar. Is
there any other point which could
help me in the Investigations"
81 can think of none"
There was some sign of violence
on the stone-work of the bridge =
perfect-fresh chip just opposite the
body. Could you suggest any posi-
BILE explanation of that?"
Surely it must be a mere coinci-
dence."
Curious, Miss Dunbar, very curl
Gus. Why should it appear at the
very time of the tragedy and why
at the very placer"
But what could have caused it?
Only great violence could have such
an effect"
Holmes did not answer. His pale,
eager face had suddenly assumed that
tense, far-away expression which
had learned to associate with the SUI
prone manifestations of his genius.
So evident was the crisis in his mind
that none of US dared to speak, and we
sat, barrister, prisoner. and myself,
watching him in a concentrated and
absorbed silence Suddenly he sprang
from his chair, vibrating with nervous
energy and the pressing need for ac-
| ton.
Come, Watson, comet" he cried.
What is it, Mr.. Holmes?"
Never mind, my dear lady. You
| With the help OF the God of justice
l will give you a case which will
make England ring. You will get
news by tomorrow, Miss Dunbar, and
meanwhile take my assurance that
the clouds are lifting and that I have
every hope that the light of truth is
breaking through"
! 1t was not long journey from
! Winchester to Thor Place, but it was
| long to me in my Impotence. while
! for Holmes it was evident that il
seemed endless; for, in his nervous
restlessness, he could not SIT still, but
paced the carriage or drummed with
! his long, sensitive fingers upon the
cushions beside him.
Suddenly, however, as we neared
our destination, he seated himsell
opposite to me-we had first-class
carriage to ourselves-and laying q
hand upon each of my knees he
looked into my eyes with the pecul
iarly mischievous gaze which waS
characteristic of his more imp-like
moods.
Watson" said he, 81 have some
recollection that you go armed upon
these excursions of ours"
1t was as well for him that l die
so, for he took little care of his owr
safety when his mind was once alb
sorbed by a problem, SO that more
than once my revolver had been {
good friend in need. l reminded hin
| of the fact.
Eyes, yes, l am little absent
minded in such matters. But have
you your revolver on your"
| l produced it from my hip-pocket
a short, handy, but very serviceablt
little weapon. He undid the catch
shook out the cartridges, and exam
ined it with care.
Its heavy remarkably heavy
said he.
Eyes, it is a solid bit of work
He unused over it for a minute.
DO you know, Watson" said he
81 believe your revolver is going t
have a very intimate connection will
the mystery which we are invests
eating"
my dear Holmes, you are joking
mo, Watson, l am very serious
There is a test before US. If tn
test comes off, all will be clear. An,
the test will depend upon the cor
duct of this little weapon. One cal
fridge out. Now we will replace tn
other five and put on the safety
, catch. So! That increases tn
, weight and makes it better repro
duction"
, l had no glimmer of what was i
| his mind nor did he enhghten mC
but sat lost in thought until w
| pulled up in the little Hampshire sta