The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-11-28

Dolly adorel Kan. and always en-
deavored to initiate her ways So
now she too was quiet and composed.
Listen. Dolly" Nan said. after
they had their tea, Il can trust you
can't u"
To the end" said Dolly.
Then, dear. I'll tell you, that I
am in deep trouble Don't ask me
any questions. don't tell anybody
anything about me. but help me all
+ you can-won't you, Dolly2"
/ Indeed, I will"
Then this is what you can do.
dear. Take this little parcel and
hide it somewhere among your own
things until l ask YOU for it again.
( Have You some place-where nobody
/ can get At it,"
oh. yes. I have a drawer in my
desk that / always keep locked"
And can YOU get it over home
without attracting attention."
Don't worry. Nan. daring-trust
all 10 me. Why. It's a small parcel;
/ can get it in my coat pocket-it's
q big pocket. you know
Very well. dear Do that-and
never say q word of 1t to any one,
not even your mother
ooh. I won't. What else can DO
for you?"
Nothing, now. BE true and faith
full 70 me. won't you. Dolly?"
Nan looked utterly despairing. and
Dolly put her arms round her as she
reassured her Of her love and
LOYALTY.
"Au right. dear" and Nan sud
denly Strengthened up and looked
brave and strong again. Now. dress.
and We'll 60 downstairs"
Nancy Raynor dressed herself
with care. choosing a plain black
gown. and massing her dark hair in
b soft coil.
Downstairs. Dolly found a peremp-
tory message from her mother to
come home al once. and she had
20 60.
Nancy Raynor presided at the
breakfast table. and at first no one
was there with her. bur Ezra God
Ga~I
Excuse me. y 7 speak abruptly"
De- ~a.i in a low voice. as the butler
Jeff the room fc~ a moment. "but.
1Ir- Rayror. e YOU want ary help
or ai-io- that can give. command
fae. o- ser a lawyer-but don't ask
Maico'u F.aley to help you"
Why"
II think Won know why"-he
spoke very rly--but much viii
depend on todav's disclosures. Ana
remember III bee glad to help In any
WY I can"
Good for YOU Goddard" OrviI.e
Ken. said, as he came inro the room.
wen want help. I'm thinking.
Nancy. dear. be careful what you
say"
With that. Kent lapsed into silence
and devoted himself to his break
fast paving little attention rs the
others of tho household drtfted in
and took their places al the table.
Malcolm Finley. beyond formal
greetings. said almost nothing. and
Miss Turner was equally tac,turn.
ONLY Miss Matte Raynor was 10
quacicus.
do You know what 7 Think" she
asked. Il think old Grim Cannon
had something 20 do with Douglas
death You know Cannon IS a queer
dick"
But nobody commented on this
statement. or responded ia any way
20 Miss Mattle's ofprlon
Come for a walk In the gardens. %
Finley whispered 20 Nan as they
Jeff the dining room.
1T daren't." she returned. lifting
piteous eyes 70 his
Come with me, Nancy" Kent
said. peremptorily And as she
obeyed he admonished her. Are
you crazy. Nam For heavens sake
keep away from Finley at least un-
I'll after the funeral"'
Yes. Orry." she said docllely.
stay by me or Miss Matte all
the time. You cant be too careful.
Nan"
tOf course I'll do all that know
my duty" and Nan once more re-
gained the poise that was natural 20
her.
Doctor Fraser and Detective Dob
bins arrived and called the house
hold together in the great living
room.
II was clear 10 be seen that they
were possessed Of new and impor-
tant information and Dobbins
seemed scarcely able to control his
/ own excitement as the medical exam
liner began his inquiries.
I'VE have found strange condi-
tons" Fraser began, addressing
himself principally to Nan. but TAX
| ing in the rest In his rowing glance.
"Of course Mr.. RaynOr was killed
by a pistol shot II was fired ut
short range. the bullet entered his
heart and death was practically in
Simultaneous. But an autopsy has
revealed the fact that Mr.. Raynor
was also the victim of poisoning"
He paused and looked at one after
another Of the silent group.
only Miss Matte showed excite
ment
Yes" Fraser went on, "an exaIni-
nation Of the contents OF the stom-
ach shows the presence of arsenic,
taken very lately.
As may not be known to You lay
men. the symptoms of cumulative
arsenical poisoning are anemia
shortness Of breath occasional pros
trqffov ma llOr and excasSfxya thi,.st
All these things were nFNstnt If Nj.
Raynor's case. and I'm sure you can
remember them"
Il do" Miss Matte cried. "Oh,
my poor Douglas. Yes. he was SO