The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-27

} Presently what l. OWNED might
happen. came to pass The door Of
her bedroom. in a line with the one
behind which 7 was lurking. opened.
| ! peered through the crack
Annette. the maid, a trim dark
I figure, had crossed the threshold. She
stood for moment listening. Then
/ without even CHANGING toward the
| sitting-room, she walked swiftly
along the corridor and turned TO the
/ left toward the lift and staircases. In
E couple of stealthy strides l too
had reached the corner. and peering
round, watched her movements. To
my surprise, she passed the lift and
corridor toward the staircase. As
soon as she was out Of sight. I fol
lowed.
As I reached the farther angle,
every light was suddenly OK
tinEuished. There was little Gur
e.inE cry. the sound Of heavy fail
! upon the soft carpet In Il second or
Two I was on the spot. l could dimly
see where Annette was lying. gasp
ing for breath, apparently half un-
conscious. EN ner SIDE lay the Jewel
case. open and empty
did nothing for a moment 40
ward raising any alarm. / bent over
the girl and satisfied myself that she
was not shamming-that she had.
in effect, been subjected to a certain
amount Of violence ! glanced at the
transoms over the doors of tho bed
rooms opposite. There We're three ~
them between wh"r" 7 was and the
turn to the lift. suddenly ih" far
thest door was opened softly bus
not stealthIy. \ figure appeared. and
+ leaning down. threw pair of shoes
upon the mat. 7 supposr that
was dimly visible in the -emi--Ioorn.
tor the man suddenly left Off whistline
ana turned in my direction.
"Hullo. there he called out
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nat the deNH are you Ho'hE GU
there he demanded. And who's
turned the lights QUIT
Better turn them on and YOU may
see replied. There's a switch
close to your door.
He found it after a moments FUN
bling. and stared at US in amazement
The maid, with her fingers still to her
throat. had recovered sufficiently 10
81, up. and was leaning with her
back to the wall. ghastly white ami
meaning to herself, The empty
jewel-case told its own story
"Jerusalem,' Mr. Stanfcld ex
claimed breathlessly. "A robbery
Ring your bell" directed.
He disappeared into his room for Il
/ moment. leaving the door open. Pres.
/ entlv he reauUeared
I've rung all three" he announced.
Then the wires have been cut I
answered, pointing to the register
Go to the lift and see II Won can
get anv one"
He was gone for about half a min
/ ute leaned down toward the Girl
/ who was beginning to cry
| Did YOU see who attacked vo,17"
asked.
No" she sobbed "Au the lirhts
went out suddenly. Some one came
up from behind. I never heard q
sound-just the clutch at my throat
and the choking"
Why did you not wait for me or
go by the Hft?" I demanded
She looked n little puzzled. n
never go by the lift. f." she replied.
Why not?"
Fred. the second-foor valet. gem
orally meets me on the floor below.
she explained reluctantly. and
see. ] interrupted But didnt
your mistress tell you 10 wait and
20 Gown with meE
ne girl seemed surprised
NY heao Is queer. she admitted
/ anu J can remember much; but
/ H Z. se!d hoIhlhS 20 me except TO
'e'' iHe u hurry Gown
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