The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1924-01-03
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E,arrtnts tho social evening which
mpn,s,tivc Barry had planned 10
p lnend with his friend, Professor
ssisr,wanov. In the lattcrs room ON
ssS fifth floor OF New York apart
rsent house. Barry and tho fFe-
,ssscr rush down stairs aud dlrvSN.r
MAJ beautiful Miriam Nanc. society
wv, ,nns,rsit PAINTER has been murdered
ssr studio apartment on the thlrd
Tcnr Gordon I.add, a YOUNG ARTIST
AN Inc second floor and Henry Urls
..r,a an irascihle bachelor from thc
;.nrih, enter tho studio after belng
,cid Of the murder.
co on WITH THE STORY
sergeant Barry shrugged.
-when a case OF this sort occurs.
rrofessor. there's little time for
alplcmaey. We've got TO get the
dopc and get /, quick. SO you too.
heard that step on the stairs directly
aiter the sho, was firedG"
Professor semyonov laid a quick
hand on his arm.
.ye viii discuss that later. my
friend" His keen eyes beneath their
shargy brows rested for moment ON
Inc Grabbed face OF Henry Gr'swold
ard then drlgted 20 Gordon ladd. who
mad once more dropped his head in
nj, hands. let us have n little talk
together in my rooms, rs soon IA tho
official formallties have been com
nlied with. which win grant us tenn
porary privacy"
Policeman Boyle descended with
unexpected haste.
THAT'S one OF those nutsy artistic
danes up there. with hair like sky
terrier and the nerve OF mouseg'
he eontided in quick undertone 10
Barry,
In the shabby, comfortable living
room once more. tho professor low
cred the light and raised the window
shades with a sigh OF relief. then
turned 10 his younger companion-
@what do you make OF Il all. ser
gsant? Who do you think killed the
yane woman. and whyl-
Barry shrugged
The last part OF your question
would explain much. professor. and
probably answer the first part as
vel. haven't had time 10 draw
any definite conclusions as yet, have
Jour
Professor Semyonov sank once
more into his own chair and mo,
toned 70 the one opposite,
only some obvious minor ones.
he responded. -She was shot by nc
stranger. but by someone whose pres
tncs In her studio at the momept was
known to her. Remember she wa
Standing or sitting directly before hei
easel and evidently painting or start
ing to paint when the end came. NJ
Intruder could have got so close u
her, o. practically between her ans
u. easel. IN order TO fire directly int
Ter heart without her knowledge. i
Is possible that she turned 10 speal
to this person and thus uEwitt!nsll
gave opportunity for an unimpedet
ain. think il Is fairly certain tina
abe id not anticipate what was com
hg.'
Barry nodded.
ma; seems clear. But nbou
thcse footsteps that We both hear,
retag down the stairs when we open
Cd your Door here Just AFTER the sho
started usF'--
-Gcsag up. my friend. not down.
TIE prutessor interrupted.
-up- repeated Barry. why. W
saSsed robody on the stairs. AM
1 there are only two other apartment
Il --Grizxoifs below you. and the won
4 an above d DC attic. According q
3 otfcer Bcsis he woman went int
hysisrsrs wser she heard tho news
and you know yourself how you hai
20 pond gpoa Griswold's door &
ircCss hin and how lelsurely and r.
igctzrtly he came down finally 4
3 investigated There did not seem {
% anywhere In the hallway. badl
lshitd As 4 was. where anyone coul
3 lave hidden himself"
Il Professor semyonov smiled and hi
j white whiskeTs lifted slightly.
4 am not thinking OF the Won
an" he aid. Nor do imagine tina