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Her anger left her and she became
confused again.
oh! | don't mind answering them
J assure you l don't. Why should /?
lit just seemed a little odd. you
know. That's all. \ little odd"
One advantage of being "A medical
practitioner Is that YOU can usually
tell when people are lying To you. l
should have known from Mrs
Folliott's manner, if from nothing
else, that she did mind answering my
questions--minded intensely. She was
thoroughly uncomfortable and upset.
and there was plainly some mystery
in the background. | Judged her to
be a woman quite unused to deception
Of any kind. and consequently
rendered acutely uneasy when forced
to practice il. \ child could have
seen through her.
But it was also clear that she had
no intention of telling me anything
further, Whatever the mystery cen.
tering around Ursula Bourne might
be. was not going to learn il through
Mrs. Folliott.
Defeated, / apologized once more
for disturbing her, took my hat and
departed.
went to see couple of patients
and arrived home about six o'clock
Caroline was sitting beside the wreck
of tea things. She had that look of
suppressed extIltation on her face
which / know only too we'll 1t is a
sure sign with her, of either the get.
ting or the giving of information. /
wondered which it had been.
I've had a very interesting after
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| is that I don't quite see when he got
| his opportunity He'd lie busy with
| his duties Immediately after dinner.
| and he's got a pretty good ann all
| through the evening. | know, for
| I've been devoting particular atten-
| ton TO it. Well, thank you very
much, Miss Russell. Wen leave things
as they are for the present. It's
highly probable Mr. Ackroyd paid that
money away himself"
The housekeeper babe us a dry good
afternoon, and we took our leave
! left the house with Poirot.
Il wonder | said, breaking the
silence, what the papers the girl dis
arranged could have been for Ackroyd
| to have got into such state about
them? | wonder Il there is any clew
there 70 the mystery
THE secretary said there were no
papers of particular importance on
the desk said Poirot quietly,
Yes. but" l paused,
1T strikes you as odd that -Ackroyd
should have flown into a rage about
SO trivial IA natter
Yes, 1t does rather"
But was it a trivial natter"
of course" / admitted we don't
know what those papers may have
besn, But Raymond certainly
said"
Leave NJ. Raymond out of it for
minute. Wha: did you think of that
girl?'
Which girl? The parlormaid?"
Yes, the parlormaid. Ursula
Bourne"
"Sha seemed a nice girl" I said
hesitatingly.
Poiret repeated my words. but
whereas / had laid a slight stress on
the fourth Wcrd, he put it on the sec.
ond
She seemed nice eirl-yes.
= Then. after a minutes silence, he
took something from his pocket and
handed it to me.
See, my friend. I will show you
Something. Look there"
The paper he had handed me was
that compiled by the inspector and
Following the pointing finger, / saw
small cross marked in pencil oppo-
site the name Ursula Bourne.
You may not have noticed it at the
time. my good friend, but there was
one person on this list whose alibi had
no kind OF confirmation. Ursula
Bourne"
You don't think"
DIR. Sheppard, I dare to think any
bAAAhS. III bOuIIle IIfdA nave kllISu
Mr.. Ackroyd, but l confess | can see
no motive for her doing so. Can
you?'
He looked at me very hard-so hard
that I felt uncomfortable
Can your" he repeated
No motive whatsoever" I said
firmly.
His gaze relaxed. He frowned and
murmured to himself:
Since the blackmailer was a man,
1t follows that she cannot be the
blackmailer, them
I coughed.
AS far as that goes" I began
doubtfulIy.
He spun round on me-
What? What are you going to
say"
Nothing. Nothing. Only that.
strictly speaking, Mrs. Ferrars in her
letter mentioned person-she didn't
actually specify man. But he took
it for granted, Ackroyd and l, that 1t
was a man"
Poirot did not seem to be listening
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Continued from Yesterdays Starr
By AGATHA CHRISTIE.
copyr4sh. BY Dodd. Mead & Co.

Continued from Yesterdays Starr
.You are Ursula Bourne?" asked the
inspector
Yes, sir"
~ understand you are leaving?"
ayes, sir"
why is that"
Il disarranged some papers on Mr.
Ackroyd's desk. He was very angry
about it, and | said / had better leave
He told me to go as soon as possible. -"
Were YOU In Mr.. Ackroyd's bed.
room at all last night? Tidying up or
mo, sir. That is Elsie's work. I
house"
Il must tell you, my girl. that a
large sum Of money is missing from
Mr.. Ackroyd's ROOM"
At that saw her reused. A wave OF
color swept over her face.
Il know nothing about any money.
II you think | took It, and that that is
why Mr. Ackroyd dismissed be, you
are wrong.
I'm not accusing YOU OF taking Il,
my girl" said the Inspector. Don't
fare up so"
The girl looked al HIM coldly
You can search my things if YOU
like" she said disdainfuly. But you
won't find anything"
Poirot suddenly interposed
TT was yesterday afternoon that
Mr.. Ackroyd dismissed you--or you
dismissed yourself, was it not?" he
asked
The girl nodded
How long did the interview LAST"
THE Interview"
Yes. the. interview between you and
Mr.. Ackroyd in the study?"
Tt don't know"
Twenty minutes? Half an hour?"
Something like that"
mot longer?"
mot longer than half an hour, GER
taInly."
Thank you. mademoiselle
I looked curiously at him. lie was
rearranging few objects on the table.
setting them straight with precise
fingers. His eyes were shining
''That'll do" said the inspector
Ursula Bourne disappeared. The in
spector turned to Miss Russell
How long has she been here? Have
you got copy of the reference you
had with herr"
Without answering the first uues-
ton, Miss Russell moved to an ada
cent bureau, opened one of the draw
srs. and took out a handful of letters
clipped together with a patent fast
ener. She selected one and handed it
to the inspector.
HIM" said he. Reads all right,
Mrs. Richard Folliott, Marby Grange.
Marby. Who's this woman
Quite good county people, said
Miss Russell.
We'll" said the inspector, handing
IL back, lets have look at the other
one, Elsie Dale
Elsie Dale was big fair girl, with
pleasant but slightly stupid face
She answered our questions readily
enough. and showed much distress and
concern at the loss of the money.
II don't think there's anything
wrong with her. observed the inspec-
tor, after he had dismissed her.
What about Parker?"
MISS Russell pursed her lips to-
gether and made no reply.
I've a. feeling there's something
wrong about that man." the inspector
continued thoughtfully THE trouble
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noon" began Caroline as 1 dropped
into my own particular easy chair,
and stretched my feet to the inviting
blaze in the fireplace.
'Have your asked. Miss
Ganett drop In TO tea?"
Miss Ganett is one of the chief of
our newsmongerS.
Guess again. said Caroline with
intense complacency.
I guessed several times. working
slowly through all the members OF.
Caroline's Intelligence Corps. NV
sister received each guess with
triumphant shake of the head. In
the end she volunteered the informa-
ton herself
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day. Yes. I could arrange it. What
do you want me to do there"
See this Mrs. Folliott. Find out all
you can about Ursula Bourne"
Very well, Butt don't much
care for the job"
1T is not the time to make diff
culties. A mans life may hang on
this
Poor Ralph" I said with a sigh.
you believe him to be innocent,
thought"
Poirot looked at me very gravely.
DO YOU want TO know the TRUTH"
"Of course"
Then you shall have it. My friend.
everything points to the assumption
that he is guilty"
What" I exclaimed
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again.
But then it Is possible after all
yes, certainly it is possible--but then
Hh. | must rearrange my ideas.
Method, order: never have ] needed
them more. Everything must fit in
in its appointed place-otherwise | am
on the wrong track"
He broke off, and whirled round
upon me again.
Where is Marby?"
Its on the other side of Gran
chester"
How far away"
''Oh-fourteen miles. perhaps"
Would it be possible for you to go
there? Tomorrow. say"
Tomorrow Let me see. that, s Sun.
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Poirot nodded.

Poirot nodded.
yes, that stupid inspector--for he
is stupid-has everything pointing his
way. | seek for the truth-and the
truth leads me every time to Ralph
Patton. Motive, opportunity, means.
But / will leave no stone unturned. /
promise Mademoiselle Flora. And
she was very sure, that little one
But very sure indeed"
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CHAPTER NJ.
POirOt Paws a Call.

/ was slightly nervous when | rang
the bell at Marby Grange the follow
ing afternoon. | wondered very much
what Poirot expected to find out. He
had intrusNed the job to me. Why?
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CONTINUED in Tomorrow's start
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
STATE FILM LAW A FAILURE

One of the more recent jokes in the Connecticut statutes-not to mention those of ancient vintage-is the moving picture film tax, which the 1925 legislature passed while undergoing righteous indignation over the manner in which the film interests were prospering without paying their full share of special taxes. It was a great scheme, creat- ing a furore of excitement through out the film world at the time--for Connecticut was the only state which had ever thought of such a tax
 William H. Blodgett, tax eommis- sloner, is in rather fair position to judge the value of the film tax and he is letting no opportunity pass to denounce how it works. The tax. it appears, yields S50.O0n q year: but of this S21,0G0 is paid out to collect it, and were it not for the fact that the theater owners have established voluntary fund to as- sist in collecting the money due the state the costs Of collection would be
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
thinks need a bath of progressive

thinks need bath of progressive ness.
 The New England Council, he de- clares, has been told repeatedly that it is more difficult to obtain informa- tion from New England communities than from cities in any other section, and that the paramount reason is the communities lack the statistics de- sired. The Councils own experience, he says, confirms the complaint. Naturally we wonder how much data there is on file in New Britain and how difficult or how near the realm of possibility, it Is to obtain access to it.
 Communities all over the map out side of New England are soliciting the removal of New England indus Sometimes they succeed, and con- siderable outcry results. Lawrence says it is regrettable that the i'm precision prevails that New England communities are not similarly mind- ed with respect to the securing of industries from the other sectons when opportunity offers. Cox stated in his address here that New Eng land had industrial advantages due to closeness to the sea and can de- liver goods to the Pacific coast at less transit cost than goods can be shipped there by rail from interior points Possibly there are some plants in the west who might like to take advantage of such oppor- tunities, at least to the extent of establishing branches in New Eng land. Some of these concerns have, in fact, established eastern manufac- turing branches, but usually along the coast cities south of New York.
 In this connection the experience of the Otis company of Ware, Mass, is an eye-opener. The concern re- gently said it would move from Ware; immediately there came 150 invitations to locate in towns out of New England, and not one invitation from any other New England town or city to solicit new industries is detriment to New England as well as to the communities.
 If there is one thing that dis tinguishes the middle west it is that this let-well- l-enough alone policy does not prevail. Newspapers from the west frequently are packed with Chamber of Commerce activities, and the chief activity seems to be the attempt to securing new indus tries. We have yet to see any such activity in New England chambers of commerce, in spite of the manifest advantages for manufacturing which ex-Governor Cox so eloquently de- scribed.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
THAT EXTRA SESSION

An extra session of Congress, to begin shortly after the present ses- sion terminates in March, seems all together probable; and we might add, seems necessary in view of the tension regarding Nicaragua. Mexico and China.
 With Congress in session the for eign relations of the government would be under constant surveil- lance; with Congress not in session well, who has sufficient confidence in Secretary Kellogg to give him the opportunity to mess things up more than he had already done?
 An extra session of Congress can be forced by very simple means--by simply failing to pass the appropri- ations. Congressmen are fully aware Of the required technic.
 4IiS lidy llUJ Dp necessary Tn the present instance. Of the horde of im- portant measures before the august parliament on the federal hill hard ly anything of importance has been passed so far. If it is the business of Congress to unravel the problems before the country there is some wis dom to the claim it should stay at work long enough to make some feadway.
 The administration, of course. pre- ters the congressional halls to be dark. Somehow every administra- ton regards Congress as q meddling institution. Some of it's recent nedding, especially in connection with foreign affairs, has been of a rather wholesome kind. For further information inquire of the state de- p9rtment.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
$ Fears Ago Today

The annual meeting of the Russell x Erwin stockholders was held yes- terday afternoon and stockholders were elected, but these did moi choose officers Instead, it was deemed advisable" to postpone the election to some future date.
 Mr. and Mrs. James Stanley North received at their home in Franklin Square yesterday after noon and evening. The house deco rations were very beautiful. Mrs. William F. Brooks assisted in receiv- ing. The Mclba Mandolin club rem dered an excellent program. About 75 persons were present.
 Two registrars will be on duty in each ward tomorrow to take tho names of those who wish to vote at the party caucusos. They will be William Kuhn, Edward l.. Hannon. 2. A. Magson, John O'Connoll. B. c. Mercy. Jerry T. O'Bricn, F. Hart man, James C, Dawson, George N. Alycroft, John ]. Crean. J. o. Dem- ing and James A. ClaGfey.
 The fire board would like to build a new fire house in the vicinity of East street but has not sufficient funds, SO the residents Of the neigh borhood are talking of organizing a volunteer company and buying all the old hose reels. The board will encourage this. The dangers of a his fire have been brought home to local people during the past few days by the St Mary's church blaze and the Waterbury conda grafton
 During 1901 Truant Officer Mo Cue had 5o2 absences reported to him, He found 92 truants, t3i were
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
Observation On He WeaMer

Washington. Feb 5.-Forecast for Southern New England: Increasing cioudiness and warmer, followed by rain Saturday and Sunday
 Forecast for Eastern New York Increasing cloudiness and warmer, followed by rain Saturday and prob ably Sunday.
 Conditions: Pressure is low over the Canadian maritime provinces. A marked area of high pressure covers the middle Atlantic states.
 The outlook is for rain Saturday in Southern New England and for rains Sunday over most of the Washington forecast district. Tenn peratures will rise Sunday in New England.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
NLN ENGLAND CITIES AND INDJ STRY

John $. Lawrence, president of the New England Council. is not as opti- mislic about New England as Chan ming II. Cox, former governor of Massachusetts, who spoke in New Britain few days ago.
 Lawrence admits New England has serious problems on it's hands and is giving advice on how to mas ter them. One Of the main problems he discusses relates 10 the attitude of New England communities which he
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

The automotive record of the state for the year yields impressive statistics. First the statistics, then the comment, to wit: 1856 licenses were suspended for drivers being under the influence" of anti-Vol- stead liquor; SS21 licenses were sus- pended for other infractions of mo- tor laws, which was an increase of more than 400 unfortunates: and 40 licenses were suspended for cvading responsibility. The fellow who evades responsibility after an accident-i. e. steps on the gas to get away-is popularly regarded as belonging to the lowest form of hu- manity. What happened to the 24O, and was the punishment, if any, entirely adequate?
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

nearer $25,00o. The theater owners are not legally bound to provide such fund and no doubt will dis continue 1t.
 The film tax is supposed to make out f-the-state producers pay for the privilege of showing their wares within the state. But they don't pay a cent. It is the local theater-owners who pay the tax; and the cost natur- ally is passed on to the public seeing the films.
 The law should be repealed. It is to the cost of amusement.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
ONE DRAWBACK TO
 MATRIAIONY

By Arthur NJ. Middleton About year or so ago I took to me a wife; Said I to myself, Now, I'll know The joys of married life" And married life has proved to be, In many ways, a boon; l can't come out too strong, you see, For it's a bit too soon.
 My wife is neat and orderly, Almost too much, it seems to me; I sometimes think she hides my
 clothes For where they are she only
 knows. She says that everything has got A place all by itselfj My ties arc always in one spot, My hats upon the shelf; The second drawer contains my
 socks, .,- -. The closet holds my coat; And there's no need for any knocks Nor should I lose my goat, Before I married her, by jings! I knew right where to find my
 things
 They'd always be behind the door Or where I dropped 'em on the
 floor.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
GOOD FINANCIAL NEWS AFFECTING CITY

Reducing the city's debt is quite an art. In these days of growing , municipalities and increasing re- quirements debt reduction by cities is the exception rather than the rule. It is gratifying indeed, therefore. that New Britain can look forward to the reduction by more than half a million dollars of its indebtness at the end of the present fiscal year. That naturally means there has been careful financial manage ment, and Mayor Weld and Finance Board Chairman Hall ought to feel well pleased.
 The result is particularly satisfy ing in view of the S450,000 addition in the bond issue of the city. Had it not been for this the indebtedness would have decreased nearly a mil lion dollars.
 This financial item does not mean. of course, that the city is entirely freed of financial difficulties. The city's net debt is high. although not as high as the law allows. To reach the limit of the legal five per cent of assessed valuation would be folly; the present 4.0S per cent is quite high enough and extreme care should be exercised to avoid an in- crease. The city is forced to disburse approximately $250,000 in interest alone each year, which in all con- science is more than enough to come out of the taxpayers totals.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

With the s5000 surplus from the fire department switched to the snow removal fund, it will be self-evident to the pessimists that this is sure sign of more snow before the winter is over. Tradition has it that the snow removal fund doesn't stay funding for any length of time.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

On contemplating the splendid new railroad station in Springfield one wonders how the New Haven railroad ever found the money to build it; and just about then one dis covers that the Boston and Albany had an important hand in the inn provement.
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
WANT WHIPPING POST

St. Paul, Minn., Feb. [ tHe-The whipping post as 8 means of com- batting crime would be authorized in Minnesota under bill introduced in the state senate yesterday, Whip ping would be mandatory on con- viction of certain specified offenscS. The court would fix the number of laShrs
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
- COMMUNICATED
THE LAST SURVIVOR
Sterling Bunneli of Company c, 9th Regiment, still Living.
 East Berlin, Conn,

Editor
 New Britain Herald. Dear Sir
 I wish to rectify a mistake I mo- ticed in your paper last Saturday Jan. 18th, and again Monday Jan. 31st, in regard to NIr. Frederick E. Callendar as having been the last survivor of Company G. 9th Conn. V. l. My father, Sterling Bunnel1. enlisted in Company G, 6th. Conn. V. I. in August. 1861 and he is alive today He was S5 years old Sept. 18th. 1926. He formerly lived in Bristol, Conn, but for several years has made his home in Lynn Haven, Florida.
 Respectfully.
 MRS. CHAS WOODWARD,
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
GETS LIFE JN PRISON

Chicago, Feb. tP- Charged with turing a girl to his apartment and attacking her. Frank Egan, 23. was light night found guilty by jury and sentenced 10 life imprisonment. The girl became g victim of St. Nitus dance, and paralysis as a result of the attack. witnesses testified She appeared in court on stretcher as q witness
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

 soup is too hot Will you please out line the proper department?
 S. r. D. Dear $. F. D.: Before going to a formal dinper it is well to slip a chunk of ice into the hip pocket of your trousers. A pleasant alternative is to have some Japanese juggler teach you how to tWirl a plate on the tip of your index finger. Twirl- ing a plate of hot soup will not only cool it, but furnish a delightful di- version to the other persons present and make you as popular as the man who has read the Five-Foot bookshelf and gargled Nuwater! Dear Mrs. Pillar: A certain young man has been paying attention to me for nine years, and up to last night his decorum was always mod est and seemly. But last night he winlled at me. What shall l do about it?
 Dear Miss T: Overlook 1t this time, but if he does it again, scream for the police.
 Grace T.. Copyright, 1927, Reproduction
 Forbidden)
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

Member Audit Bureau of Circulation. The A. B. c. is national organization which furnishes newspapers and adver- ttsers with . strictly honest anaiyeis of circulation Our circulation statistics arc based upon this audit This ineures protection eGainS. fraud tn newspaper distribution flgu et to both national and local advertisers
New Britain herald., 1927-02-05
Advertisements

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New Britain herald., 1927-02-05

The new lighting tower at the Center stands complete, and 1t was finished in record breaking time. But the delay in connection with the rmainder of the lighting regalia promised has become pronounced.