The Oakley herald. [volume] (Oakley, Idaho) 1908-1961, 1923-07-13

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had been paying a cali upon her. wher
she was suddenly stricken down and
they had spent the night In the fiat
not liking to leave her alone. Die
they know of any relatives? They die
not, but Sir James referred him tc
Mrs. vandemeyer's solicitor.
Shortly afterward a nurse arrived
to take charge, and the others left the
ill-omened building.
And what now?" asked Julius. with
a gesture of despair. II guess we're
down and out for good"
Sir James stroked his chin thought
fully.
NO" he said quietly. 'sThere is still
the chance that Doctor Hall may be
able to tell us something. The chance
is slight, but it must not be neglected.
think l told you that he is staying
at the Metropole. i should suggest
that we call upon him there as soon
as possible"
1t was arranged that Tuppence and
Julius should return to the Ritz, and
call for Sir James in the car. This
program was faithfully carried out,
and little after eleven they drew up
before the Metropole. They asked for
Doctor Hall, and a page-boy went in
search of him. In a few minutes the
little doctor came hurrying toward
them.
Can you spare us few minutes,
Doctor Hall?" said Sir James pleas
antly. LET me introduce you to Miss
Cowley. Mr.. Hersheimmer, l think,
you already know. Can we have a
word with you In private?"
Certainly. i think there is room
here where we shall be quite undis-
turbed."
He led the way, and the others fol-
lowed him. They sat down, and the
doctor looked inquiringly at Sir James
Doctor Hall, am very anxious to
find certain young lady for the pur-
pose of obtaining a statement from
her. l have reason to believe that she
has been at one time or another In
your establishment at Bournemouth.
hope / am transgressing no profess
sional etiquette in questioning you on
the subiect?"
II suppose it is q matter of testi-
mony?"
Sir James hesitated a moment, then
he replied: Eyes"
Il shall be pleased to give you any
information in my power. What is
the young lady's name? Mr.. Her
sheimmer asked me, 1 remember"
He half turned to Julius.
1.-THE name" said Sir James bluntly,
''is really immaterial. She would be
almost certainly sent to you under
an assumed one. But should like to
know If you are acquainted with a
Mrs. Vandemeyer"
Mrs. Vandemeyer of 20 South Aud
ley Mansions? l know her slightly"
"You do not know that Mrs. Vande-
meyer is dead|
Dear, dear, l had no idea of it.
When did 1t happen?"
"She took an overdose of choral
last night"
"PurposelyT
Accidentally, it is believed.
should not like to say myself. Any
way, she was found dead this morn
ing"
Every sad. A singularly handsome
presume she was a friend
Of yours, since your are acquainted
with all these details.''
leT L.
oecause-well, it was who found her
lead"
Indeed" said the doctor, starting.
This Is very sad news, but you will
excuse me if l say that / do not see
low 1t bears on the subject of your
INQUIRY"
ut bears on 1t in this way Is it |
lot a fact that Mrs. Vandemeyer COM
nitted a relative of hers to your
Julius leaned forward eagerly.
THAT is the case" said the doctor
Iuietly.
"Under the name Of"
"Janet Vandemeyer. / understood |
Ter to be niece of Mrs. yande-
Meyers"
"And she came to your
"As far as l can remember in June
r July of 1915"
"Was she a mental case?"
"She is perfectly sane, If that is
that you mean. / understood from
FRS. Vandemeyer that the girl had
cen with her on the Lusltania when
hat Inflated ship was sunk, and had
Uttered a severe shock in conse-
uence."
"We're on the right track, I think?"
ir James looked round.
CAS- l said before, I'm a mutt - re-
lrned julius.
The doctor looked at them all curl
1sly.
you spoke of wanting statement
-om her." he said. "Supposing she
not able to give oneY'
"What? You have just said that
he is perfectly sane"
$50 she is. Nevertheless. If you
ant a statement from her concerning
ny events prior to May z, 1915, she
III not be able to give 1t to you.
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