Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1923-10-27

SdIg- Oh JdlueS anu us young friends
had been paying a call upon her, when
she was suddenly stricken down and
they had spent the night 10 the fat,
not liking to leave her alone. Did
they know Of any relatives? They did
not, but Sir James referred him to
Mrs. Ysndemeyer's solicitor.
Shortly afterward a nurse arrived
TO take charge, and the others left the
ill-omened building.
And what nOw7" asked julius, with
a gesture of despair. 81 guess were
down and out for good"
Sir James stroked his chin thought
fully.
No. he said quietly. There is still
the chance that Doctor Hall may be
able to tell US something. The chance
is slight, but 1t must not be neglected.
l think l told you that he is staying
at the Metropole. 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 a 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 privateT'
Certainly. l think there is a room
here where we shall be quite undls-
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 a certain young lady for the pur-
pose of obtaining a statement from
her. have reason to believe that she
has been at one time or another IN
your establishment at Bournemouth. l
hope l am transgressing no profes-
sional etiquette in questioning you on
the subject?"
II suppose 1t is a matter Of testi-
monyY
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 name7 Mr.. Her
sheimmer asked me, remember"
He half turned to Julius.
The name" said Sir James bluntly,
SIS really Immaterial. She would be
almost certainly sent to you under
an assumed one. But should like to
know II you are acquainted with
Mrs. VandemeyerT'
Mrs. Vandemeyer of 20 South Aud
ley Mansions? l know her slightly"
you do not know that Mrs. Vande-
meyer Is desd?"
'Dear, dear, had no idea of 1t.
When did it happen2"
"She took an overdose of choral
last night"
"PurposelyT
Accidentally, 1t is believed I
should not like to say myself. Any
way, she was found dead this morn
Ing"
VERY sad A singulsrly handsome
woman. l presume she was a friend
of yours, since your are acquainted
with all these details"
81 am acquainted with the details
because-wen, 1t was who found her
dead"
Indeed" said the doctor, starting.
"Ths is very sad news. but you will
excuse me If say that 1 do not see
how It bears on the subject OF your
inquiry"
at bears on It In this way. Is it
not a fact that Mrs. Vandemeyer COM
mltted a relative OF hers to your
charger"
Julius leaned forward eagerly
THAT is the case" said the doctor
quietly,
Under the name Of"
"Janet vandemeyer. I understood
her TO be a niece OF Mrs. Vande-
meyers"
And she came TO your
"As far as I can remember In June
or July OF 1915"
"Was she a mental case7'
"She is perfectly sane, II that is
what you mean. understood from
Mrs. vandemeyer that the Girl had
been with her on the Lusitsnia when
that Inflated ship was sunk. and had
suffered a severe shock in conse-
quence"
"We're on the right track. I thinkY
Sir James looked round.
AS I said before, I'm a muttr re-
turned Julius.
The doctor looked at them all curl
ously.
"You spoke OF wanting 8 statement
from her he said "Supposing she
is not able to give oneY'
~what? You have just said that
she is perfectly sane"