New Britain herald., 1927-11-01
NOW BEGIN THE STORY
CHAPTER XIII

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 Vance. as heretofore, was careful to reveal nothing: but in the end his sheer determination carried his point; and Markham requested Heath to keep his own council until the next day.
 The Major, by slight nod, indi cated his appreciation of the de- cision.
 You might tell the newspaper ads, though" suggested Vance, that you'll have a rippin' sensation for 'em tomorrow"
 Heath went out crestfallen and glowering,
 "A rash fella, the sergeant-so impetuous"
 Vance again picked up the con- fession, and perused it.
 Now, Markham, l want you to bring your prisoner forth-habeas corpus and that sort of thing.
 Put him in that chair facing the window, give him one of the good cigars you keep for influential poli- ticians, and then listen attcntively while I politely chat with him. The Major. I trust, will re- main for the interlocut'ry proceed ings."
 That request, at least, I'll grant without objections,' smiled Mark ham. "I had already decided to have talk with Leacock."
 He pressed a buzzer, and a brisk, ruddy-faced clerk entered.
 "A acquisition for Captain Philip Leacock," he ordered,
 When it was brought to him he initialed it.
 "Take it to Ben, and tell him to hurry"
 The clerk disappeared through the door leading to the outer cor Tidor.
 Ten minutes later deputy sheriff from the Tomhs entered with the prisoner. | "Wednesday. June 10; 3:30 D. m.) Captain Leacock walked into the l room with a hopeless indifference of bearing. His shoulders dropped his arms hung listlessly. His eyes were haggard like those of a man who had not slept for days.
 On seeing Major Benson. he straightened little and, stepping toward him, extended his hand. It was plain that. however much he may have dislikcd Alvin Benson he regarded the Major as friend But suddenly, realizing the situa- ton. he turned away, embarrassed. The Major went quickly 10 him and touched him on the arm.
 "Irs all right. Leacock,' he said softly. "I can't think that you really shot Alvin"
 The Captain turned apprehcnsive eyes upon him.
 "Of course, l shot him." His voice was flat. T told him l was going to-"
 Vance came forward, and indi- catyl q chair. "Sit down, Captain. The district attorney wants to hear your story of thc shooting. The law. you un- dprstand, does not accept murder confessions without coTroborat rS evidence. And since, in the pres ent case, there are suspicious against others than yourself, we want lou to answer some questions in order to substantiate your guilt | Otherwise. if will be necessity for us 10 follow up our suspicious"
 Taking a seat facing Leacock, he picked up the confession. "You say here you were satisfied that Nr. Benson had wronged you f and you went 10 his house at abou 1 half past twelve on the night of tho thirteenth. When you speak O 1 his wronging you, do you refer tt | his attentions to Miss st. Clair? 7? { Leacock's face betrayed sulkJ halligcrcnc". l Tt doesn't matter why l sho rim.-Cant you leave Miss St , Clair out of it?"
 Certainly" agreed Vance. "- promise you she shall not b' brought into it. But we must un | derstand your motive thoroughly"
 After a brief silence Leacocl said;
 "vory we'll then, That was what I referred to-"