The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-12-03

lie stepped DeLOrG IUelll.
Yes. I've been eavesdropping. ''
she said, as they looked at her in
dismay. "Oh, I can scarcely call It
that. as you took no pains to lower
your voices very much. Nan. 1
heard you say how glad you are
that your husband is dead. l didn't
need that 10 tell me who killed him
hush. don't say d word-don't add
/ perjury to your other crimes. And
1 don't say. Nan. but that you did
lead a miserable life with him. I
know how Douglas treated you--and,
Nancy, l know why"
Miss Mattie's voice dropped to 4
whisper. but her face, although dis
torted with passion. was that Of
one who spoke the truth.
Let that rest for a moment.
Nan. and tell me- what you know
about Douglas viii"
Nothing more than have told
everybody. Il was always kept IN
the secretary drawer. Some one has
stolen It"
Or Douglas destroyed It"
That may be" Nan agreed. He
was very. very angry Al me 'Ae
day before-before he died, and he
threatened TO disinherit me-hut I
didn't think ne would do so.
He couldn' T." said Mss Matte.
a man cant disinherlt his wife
And thS viii must be found. I
hardly think he destroyed IL.
go
Messing it," Finley asked
Cannon is an old snake n the
grass, Miss Raynor said. He had
some 81 10 grind, you may be sure
For I know he witnessed that viii. "
The other witness. Peters. mus
he found" said Finley.
You see. Nan" Miss Matt went
on. Il don't know rs that VIII Lionel
has remembers me-properly In the
later viii Douglas Left me n large
bequest. He had much more money
OF late years. but Z that VIII his
son has claims IT all, where will we
be-"
Where VIII Wa he anyway Nan
said. YEARLY. "But I don't propose
to give up my rights without a
struggle. and I'm going 10 have a
talk with Lionel and I'm going
now"
She went away IN search Of the
young man. and found him in the
sun parlor.
Cant We join forces. I4onel?" she
said.
Sit down and talk IL over he
said. arranging a big cushion for her.
I'd ike 70 be friends. Nan. Il You
can convince me you didn't Kill my
father. You cant expect me 10 be
friendly with you, otherwise.
"Of course I didn't Kill him" Nan
said, how can you even imagine
such a th.ng?"
You say that, but your face, your
eyes, your whole expression bellies
your words. Do you also deny pol
soning hin-or are you only dis
claiming the shooting"
The hard. sharp. black eyes Of the
young man looked closely into her
own. and there was something IN
his manner. in his effect, that re
PEELED Nan so utterly she was scarce
able 70 speak TO him.
IT think " she said slowly. THAT l
n-efe- nor 70 discuss ANYTHING with
Won will refer Won u INV l.,w-ver. p
Lionel Raynor gave a start. "A
lawyer. have you one2"
81 shall have very soon. Mean
time vo7, NAV wair for INV answers
IN vo,,~ ouestiors
"Hot+v toitv is that the tone
You're going to take toward me- Go
fms, +o have a LAWYER ara vou7 And
prav. how are YOU going to pay h!m7
Don't YOU know you're practically
pennilessq But suppose your
friend Mr.. Finley win be only too
glad TO pav-"
But Nancy had risen and walked
AWAY
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