The L'Anse sentinel., 1923-09-07

whether an inquest would be neces-
sary. Sir James and his young friends
had been paying = call upon her. when
she was suddenly stricken down and
they had spent the night In the nat,
not liking to leave her alone. Did
they know of. any relatives7 They did
not but Sir James referred him Il
Mrs. Vandemeyer's solicitor.
Shortly afterward q nurse arrived
to take charge, and the others left thu
ill-omened building.
"And what now7" asked Julius, with
a gesture Of despair. II guess we're
down and out for good
Sir james stroked his chin thought
fully. .ls.
mo-" he said quietly. "There In still
the chance that Doctor Hall may be
able to tell US something. The chance
Is slight, but It must not be neglected.
/, think told you that he Is staying
at the Metropole. 7 should suggest
that we call upon him there az soon
as possible" ~ l
II 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 Mstropole. They asked for
Doctor Hall, and a page-boy went in
search Of him.. In q few minutes the
little doctor came hurrying toward
them. ii it5sis 4 sii,
"Can you spare us few minutes,
Doctor Hall7" said Sir James pleas
antly. LET me Introduce you to Miss
Cowley. Mr.. Hersheimmer, ! think,
you already know. Can we have a
word with you in privsteY'
Certainly. ! think there Is a 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 statement from
her. l have reason to believe that she
has been at one time or another ~
your establishment at Bournemouth. ]
hope / am transgressing no profes-
sional etiquette in questioning you on
the subject?"
II suppose it is q matter Of testi-
mony?"
Sir James hesitated q moment, then
he replied: Eyes"
II shah be pleased to give you any
Information In my power. What Il
the young lady's nane7 Mr.. Her
sheimmer asked me, remember
He half turned to julius.
s'The name" said Sir James bluntly
"iy really immaterial. She would bt
ALMOST certainly sent to you under
an, assumed one, But ! should like tt
know II you are acquainted with Z
Mr& vandemeyerY' 4,
Mrs, vandemeyer Of 20 South Aud
ley Mansions7 know her slightly.
You do not know that Mrs yande
meyer is dead r.
Dear, dear. I had no idea Of II
When Idid II happen rs
"SheStook an overdose Of chlora
last night.y SsS. .lg
"Purpaselyr -
Accidentally, Il n believed.
should not like to say myself. Any
way, she was found dead this morn
Ing" --
VERY sad. A. singularly handsome
woman. presume she was FRIEND
I.of yours. since, your are acquainted
with all these details"
81, am acquainted with the detail,
because--well, Il was who found hel
dead" k. .ss ssa.i
Indeed said the doctor, starting
'sTh1s is very sad news; but you will
excuse me II I say that 1 do not set
how It bears on the subject of ,youl
inquiry" lN't
Ind.It bears on II In this way. Is II
not a fact that Mrs. vandemeyer com
mitted a relative Of hers to youl
charger" "a a,l
julius leaned forward eagerly,
THAT is the case" said the doctor
quietly. yut}
"Under the name Of na.1tt
"Janet vandemeyer. understood
her to be niece Of Mrs. vande
meyers"
"And she came to your s.,.7:f,a
H"As far as can remember IN Jun,
or July of 1915"
"was she mental caseT
"she Is perfectly sane, Il that Il
what you mean. I understood from
Mrs. vanderheyer that the girl ha,
been with her on the Lusitania wheI
that Inflated ship was sunk, and hat
suffered a severe shock in conse
quence."
"we're on the right track. 4 think7
Sir James looked round. 49,,
"As I said before, I'm a muttr re
| turned julius.
The doctor looked at them all curl
ously.
"You spoke Of wanting aSstatemsn
from her." he said. "Supposing sh
Is NOT able to give oner'
what? You have just said tina
she Ia .perfectly sane" ~
$50 she Is Nevertheless, n 20
want a statement from her concernin
any events prior to May z, 1915, sh
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