Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-09-30

power still in his features and in his
undimmed eyes.
II see no reason why I. should be
disturbed by the visit of an unknown
person, Andrews" he protested gently
Tell him to communicate with my
secretary-with Mr.. Henson-and an
appointment can be arranged, If adj
viSable.'
quite So, sir. the man replied Il
only brought the message because
understood from the gentleman that
he was connected in some way with
Scotland Yard, and I thought 1t might
have something to do with the inveS-
legations you are making on behalf OF
the home Office"
Scotland Yard" Sir Frederick re-
peated thoughtfully. THAT seems
strange, Andrews. Perhaps. under the
circumstances, had better see the gen.
tleman."
Very good, SIR
And don't forget" his master added,
ito let the chef know that the major
will be dining here tonight, and Lady
Alice. A little engagement dinner I am
giving them. Emil had better bear that
In mind in arranging the menu"
Andrews, whose 80 years service had
naturally given him a special position
in the household. permitted himself {
word of congratulation.
This will be very good news to all
the others, as we'll as myself, sir" he
said. We've missed the major being
abroad so long, and, If might be al
lowed to say so, the one thing we al
ways hoped for. even when they were
children, was that some day he and
Lady Alice would be married"
We'll, you are going to have your
WISH" his master assured him. with a
smile. They are to be married, as a
matter of fact, in less than a fort
night"
A NDREWS took his leave, to return
"A a moment or two later, ushering
in Benskin. Sir Frederick waived his
visitor to a seat.
You wished to see me, Mr.. Benskin, -
he said graciously. What can do for
you?"
Benskin accepted the chair, but made
no immediate reply. He looked first at
the door, as though to make sure that
1t was closed. Afterward,. he glanced
for a moment at the very distinguished
gentleman who had accorded him this
interview, and who was now leaning a
little toward him in an attitude of
courteous attention.
You can tell me. Sir Frederick. if
you care to-" he replied, exactly how
you spent the evening and night of
Tuesday. March IT,"
If the question came ss shock the
man to whom 1t was addressed gave
little sign of it.
I'm the first place" he said, Il de-
livered a lecture on that night to the
0vif fafi
"A lecture that was over at IL
o'clock" Benskin observed. Can you
tell me exactly your movements be-
tween IL and 3?'
rs this an official visit?"
mot entirely. If 1t had been should
have been compelled to adopt differ
ent attitude. It has taken me weeks
to get certain facts upon which I feel
that I may have to take steps. There
Is. however. chance that the whole
fabric of my theories is wrong. There
is chance that you may have per-
feet alibi"
May I know precisely what is at the
back of your mind?"
You may. I am seeking the muir
derer of woman named Elizabeth
Chalders."
SIR Frederick's face seemed to be fur
rowed with thought.
And what leads you," he inquired.
Ito imagine that I could be connected
in any way with such an AFFAIR.""
THE thing that first led me to make
inquiries" Benskin confessed, was
small spot Of blood upon your shirt
front when you stopped to give me
light in Roden street. some SO or 100
yards from the corner of Holme street,
in which, as you remember, the murder
took place. I could scarcely believe
that you had delivered lecture to the
British Medical Association or attended
any social function with such disf1g-
uring stain SO plainly in evidence. /
concluded, therefore. that the accident
responsible for 1t had taken place later
in the evening, and began to make
certain Investigations"
Continue. If you please" Sir Freder-
lex begged. II may or may not be dis
posed to answer any further questions,
but you have succeeded In rousing my
curiosity"
II will admit" Benskin continued.
that up to the present 1 have been
unable to connect you directly with the
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