Evening star., 1928-06-08
Continued from Yesterdays star1

isn't It specific enough that she
wants us all out OF the way. that she
thinks she would have everything-ease.
luxury, freedom--if there wasn't any
one else to inherit the Greene money!"
Hardly specific enough TO warrant a
direct accusation Of so keinouS q char
acter. And by and by, Miss Greene,
just how would you explain the method
of the crime If called as a witness in
o court Of law? You couldn't altogether
ignore the fact that Miss Ada herself
was shot in the back, don't v know"
For the first time the sheer impos-
sibility Of the accusation seemed to
strike Sibella. She became sullen and
her mouth settled into contour of
angry bafiement.
pollcewon1an," she retorte6, Crime
isn't my speciality"
"Nor logic either apparently" A
whimsical note crept into Vance'S voice
'But perhaps I miSinterpret your &C
CUSation, Did you mean to imply that
Miss A6s shot your sister Julia, and
that some one elSe-party or parties un-
known. I believe the phrase is-shot
Miss Ada Immediately afterward-in a
spirit Of vengeance, perhaps? A crime
g qustre mains, so to speak,"
Sibella's confusion was obvious. but
her stubborn wrath had in nowise
abated.
Well, If that was the way it hap
pened." she countered inadvertently, its
rotten shame they didn't do the job
better"
The blunder may at least prove I'M
fortunate for somebody suggested
Vance pointedly. Still. hardly think
We can seriously entertain the double
culprit theory. Both of your sisters.
dye see, were shot with the same gun
o 80 revolver-within a few minutes OF
each other. I'm afraid that We'll have
TO be content with one guilty person"
Sibella's manner suddenly became sly
and calculating.
What kind of a gun was yours.
Chet?" she asked her brother.
oh, it was a 80. all right-an old
was painfully i'll at ease.
was it. indeed? Well. that's that"
She turned her back on US and went
again TO the window.
The tension in the room slackened.
and Won Blcn leaned SolicitouSly over
the wounded girl and rearranged the
pillows
every ones upset. Ada" he said
Soothingly. You mustn't worry about
what's happened. Sibellau be sorry
tomorrow and make amends. This affair
has got ON everybody's nerves"
The girl gave him grateful glance,
and seemed to relax under his minis
trations.
and looked at Markham.
Il hope you gentlemen are through
for today, at least"
Both Vance and Markham had risen,
and Heath and ! had followed suit;
but at that moment Sibella strobe to-
ward US again
Watt she commanded imperiously.
~1've Just thought Of something. Chefs
revolver! ] know where it went. She
took it" Again she pointed accusingly
At Ada. II saw her in Chefs room the
other day, and wondered then why
she was shopping about there" She
gave Vance triumphant leer. That's
specific. isn't it?"
What day was this. Miss Greene?"
AS before his calmness seemed to count
eract the effect Of her venom.
What day? don't remember exactly.
Last week some time"
The day you were looking for your
emerald pin. perhaps?"
Sibella hesitated. then said angrily:
~I don't recall Why should remem-
ber the exact time? All know is that.
as / was passing down the hall, !
glanced into Chefs rooni-the door was
half open-and saw her in there i
by the desk"
And was IL so unusual 10 see Miss
Ada in your brothers room2" Vance
spoke without any particular interest.
She never goes into any of our
cooms.' declared Sibella Except Rex's.
sometimes Julia told her long ago to
keep out OF them"
Ada gave her sister look Of infinite
entreaty.
"On, sibella," she moaned: what
have I ever done to make you dislike
NE SOP"
what have you done!" The others
voice was harsh and strident. and
look almost demoniacal srnouldered IN
her IeYeled eyes. Everything! Nothing
oh. you're clever with your quiet,
Gneaky ways, and your patient. hang
dog look, and your goody -goody man
neT. But you don't pull the wool over
my eyes. You've been hating all OF US
ever since you came here. And you've
been waiting for the chance TO kill Us.
planning and scheming you vile
little"
"Sibella!" 1t was Won BIon's voice