New Britain herald., 1927-05-13
WHAT HAS GONE BEFORE

| while bathing at Ocean Town. N. J It is thought at first he is a stroke victim, but investigation shows he has been stabbed to death beneath the water.
 Folsom's swimming companions had been Roger Neville, a business partner; Mrs. Helen Barnaby and Carmelita Valdon. It is established { that Folsom, just before his death. had been standing next to Ned Bar ron, known as the copper king. Anastasia Folsom, eccentric and masterful sister of the dead man, rives and takes command. At the in- quest it is learned that the death weapon was a pichaq, an Oriental knife. and that it had been bought on the boardwalk. It is also established that one Croydon Sears is a fancier of curious knives. Anastasia engages Titus Riggs, an architect. to work on the case. Dan Pelton, the dead nephey. arrives, and asks Anastasia IT dolls in Garrett Folsom's room. NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER XXII "Yes, of course" Anastasia said Lord knows l don't want them. But where did you hear about the peo- pie so interested?"
 Heard it on the train coming down here" Dan Pelton answered. "On the stage contraption that brought me from the station. In the lobby as I came through. At the desk as l waited to hear from you. The tongues are wagging all around"
 Did you-did they suggest any names-"
 There seem to be names in the air-the Tracys, who are they?"
 Nonsense. they're people who stood by. They only knew Garry slightly. ii at all. But gossip means nothing. I have a detective engaged that Is, he's not a detective, but l propose to make him over into one"
 Fine plan.' said the nephew with sarcasm.
 Yes, it is." said Miss Folsom, quite unconcerned at his sheer. T want you 10 know him---Riggs is his name. Now. Dan. first of all, if you're going to take these rooms of Garry's-and I think it's a good idea-help me find another suite. for me and Paxton, and you get hold of Ross to help us move"
 Good. auntie. How do I get hold of Ross?"
 The dead mans former valet was summoned, and seemed willing enough to take service for the pres ent with the nephew of his late master.
 We've met before. Mir. Felton," Ross said. though not often. And I'm glad to stay here, hoping I may be of some use in helping Mss Folsom find the villain who used that dagger"
 "1es, we're all going to do all we can in that line," Dan agreed. and thea they set themselves to the matter of getting more rooms.
 What sort of comments do they make on my uncle. Ross?" Pelton asked. casually, as they were at last by themselves and Ross was un- packing his new masters belong ings.
 Well, MT. Pelton. that's a hard question. because I dislike to say hard things of Mir. Folsom, even if they're only the speech of oth- CTS. But he was not highly spoken of by many. sir"
 Yet few down here knew him."
 More than you'd think. sir. Many man kne him or knew of him ho has only said so since he's gone"
 You liked him. Ross?"
 He was a good master, sir. Strict, indeed. and insistent on his orders being carried out to the letter But just and fair, and liberal enough"
 Tn money ways, you means?"
 That, yes, sir. and also in the matter of time off and vacations and amusements. Whenever he was to be out himself he'd bid me go out for a bit of an outing"
 T see, And you were in bathing the morning he was killed?"
 Yes. sir. I went in soon after he did, and l took care to be out and dressed in time to be here when he came in. Shall you bathe today sir?"
 No, think not. I'd like a dip but I think my aunt would object. You know Ross, the funeral will be tomorrow"
 Yes, sir, but not exactly fu-