The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-08-24

went on. Yes, sir, l have. And
whoever could have tricked her out
like that, 1 don't know. But she
looks beautiful now, to my way Of
thinking"
Go back to last night. After you
dressed Mrs. Heath for dinner did
you see her again? At bedtime?''
mo sir When Mrs. Heath was
dining at home, in just a simple
gown, she never required me to help
her prepare for bed. 1 was not ex-
pected to be on duty after she went
down to dinner, and 1 had laid out
her night things"
Then the last time you saw her
alive, was when she went down to
dinner last EVENING""
THE very last. sir"
"And did you go to her room this
morning, expecting to see her
there?"
ooh. no sir. I went down to my
breakfast and then the others told
me what had happened"
you went in to look at Mrs.
Heath?"
yes, but I couldn't stay a mo.
ment. The sight was too much for
me. I almost tainted. I've a weak
heart. And too, Herrick bid me
take up Miss Moore's tray and to ten
her the terrible news. So 1 had to
do that"
"You had to break the news to
Miss Moore? That was a hard task.
How did she take it?"
Very hard. sir. She was sobbing
when I went into the room, and
WELL we wept together. sir"
yes, doubtless. But, what was
Miss Moore crying about-before you
had chance to tell her about what
had happened?"
II don't know, sir" Carter looked
surprised. 1t was quite evident she
hadn't thought of this before.
Never mind, she will speak for
herself. You are excused. Miss
Moore, will you please answer a few
questions?"
CHAPTER XII
Quietly composed. Bunny gave the
corner her attention, though she was
not asked to leave the chair where
she was sitting.
why were you crying when Car
ter came to your room this morn.
ihg?"
II can not see any reason why
l should tell you that, Doctor Os.
born" the girl said, quietly. but with
stubborn note in her voice.
Nor can L see any reason why
you should not tell me-" was the
equolly quiet return. This is an
occasion, Miss Moore, when seeming
ly intrusive questions must be asked
and should be answered. Why do
YOU object to telling the cause of
your tears?"
only because | was crying about
private and personal sorrow, and 1
cannot see that it has anything to do
with the inquiry you are conduct.
ing" ~
Then you refuse to tell me the
cause of your grief?"
II certainly do. Anything 1 can
tell you bearing on this-this trag-
edy, 1 will. But my own personal
sorrows are not for public investiga-
ton
Bunny's voice was so calm and her
manner so dignified that it contrast
ed curiously with her pert little face
and her smiling mouth.
The girl couldn't help smiling, and
it was impossible for the coroner not
to be in sympathy with her.
So he merely said, Then when
Carter told you of Mrs. Heath's
death, that was the first you knew
of it?"
"Oh course" said Bunny, her blue
eyes staring at him in amazement.
Then what did you do?"
Il dressed at once and came down
stairs"
And went to the studio?"
Yes"
who else was in the studio at
that time?" -
Doctor Conklin, the family ply.
sician. went in just as l did. He
began at once to examine the-the
body, and went out of the ROOM"
Miss Moore, have you any idea
where Mr.. Heath can be-"
mot the slightest"
when did you see him last?"
Last evening, when | said good
night to them all, and went up to
my room.
who do you mean by them all?"
Mr.. and Mrs. Heath and Mr.. In
man. When 1 went upstairs, they
were all in the studio"
You recognize the old bottle
which was obviously the fatal
weapon, as pne belonging to Mrs.
Heath's collection"
ooh, yes. 1t was the latest one
she had acquired, and she said it was
n most valuable one"
WAS it subject Of discussion
during the EVENING""