New Britain herald., 1926-09-22

ment. and: apparently satisfied. closed the door very softly, and turned on small desk light.
 Tod hoped his aunt was not hay- ing an insomnia attack, for she would certainly see that, and per- haps give n alarm.
 But he had no time for thought, the sight of the man was too thrill- ing for that.
 Heath, first of all, went to the bookshelves. took down a small VOL ume and thrust it in his pocket. with a nod of decided satisfaction.
 That done, he seemed about to leave, but paused and gazed about the room af if taking note of its con- tents.
 He opened large paintbox, and looked at it contemplatively. then closed it with a little sigh.
 On the desk, beneath the lamp he had lighted, stood Myra's picture. a miniature in a velvet frame. This he picked up and gazed on for 8 long time. Then he sighed again, and it would seem was about to leave.
 But as he stepped toward the win- dow, Truitt came out from his hid- ing place, and snapping on a full light, said:
 MT. Heath, I believe.'
 Good Lord.' said Perry Heath. petulantly, rather than frightened, and who are you?"
 "Oh, I'm Truitt, the detective"
 You are. And what are you do- ing here?"
 I'm just detecting around little. Come out, Tod"
 Tod Buck came out of his corner, what would happen next.
 So there are two of you," Heath said, meditatively. T might have one"
 T know" and Steve nodded, that's why I have provided two. Now, MT. Heath. have you any ob- ections in going with me to the po- ice headquarters?
 "Why-to be honest, have. But
 daresay they will be overruled."
 "They most certainly will be. So we'll just consider it settled that yell go along. Will you go what is ,alled quietly or shall we call MT, nman to go along and help us keep he peace"
 Don't drag him in, for Heavens ake. I'll toddle along with you ,oys-I don't really mind going, you .now."
 No, suppose not. Come on. hen"
 T say, Heath" put in Tod, who so ar had been silent, why does Bun- y stand up so for you?"
 T suppose she thinks I did the filling. I didn't, you know, Larry id. But Bunny would stand up for ither of us, or both of us-shes hat sort'
 Then did MT. Inman put that lake-up on your wife's face?" This rom Truitt.
 How do know? If he killed her, e must have done it."
 MT. Heath, have you no resent 1ent toward the man you say killed our wife? Have you no desire to ee him brought to justice? No wish ) have him punished? You loved our wife, do you want her death  Heath looked at him in silence loment, and then said quite calm :: "I'll talk at headquarters, but I ont talk here. Come on, let's get long"
 The others were quite willing. and utting out the lights Truitt mar haled his crowd out. He was not fraid of Heath's getting away, for oth Tod and himself were husky laps, and more than a match for ne alone.
 NO use restoring the putty ane-" Truitt said, pausing mo- .ent at the window.
 "Oh, yes, might as we'll" and ith delft movement of his long. ender hands, Heath manipulated le pane into place, pressed the ltty around it, and left it looking , If it had not been touched.
 Clever dodge, that" said Tod. ith enforced admiration.
 Its been like that a long time" cath said, carelessly. I've always ept soft putty on 1t, and nobody oticed."
 Bunny did" said Tod. "Yes, she did. I cant think now ow she happened to-" and Heath yain assumed that peevish tone, at meant some of his plans had ,ne wrong.
 The walk to headquarters. of urse, took them over the bridge Id for a short distance on the Park de of the Harbor. Also, they passed the Country ub. and Heath stopping suddenly. id:
 T say, wish you fellows would op here with me minute. I want
 get some letters I left in my cker. You can keep your eye on e, you know"
 (To Be Continued)