The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1929-03-01
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! den said to Mr.. Bailey: Jake, tina
was a rotten thing to do, but homes
to God, I thought she was pulling
gun on me when she opened hel
handbag. And next time it'll be 1
gun-if there is any next time
"And Mr.. Bailey laughed, like HI
was trying to make Mr.. Borden fee
better, and said, you let Jake take
care Of her, Harry, and there won't
be any next time. Either that, OF
give her what she wants. Mr.. Dor.
den slammed his fist down on the
sideboard, and said, I'll be damned II
I do!' And then he noticed me and
told me to run his bath. And that's
all, sir, except that after that, until
last Thursday night, Mr.. Bailey slept
in the apartment, and hardly let
Mr.. Borden out Of his sight"
= =
"Did the woman telephone again -
McMann asked, frowning nightly.
mo, sir. Nor come back either,
so far as I know"
do you know Mrs. Borden by
sight, Ashe?" McMann asked sud-
denly.
eyes, sir. Mr.. Borden sent me to
his wife's home on Christmas Day
with presents for the children, and
talked with her then. She sent Mr..
Borden a gift, sir, though he hadn't
sent anything with her name on it. !"
you're sure Mr.. Borden's visitor
WAS mt Mrs BORDEN ~
Absolutely sure, sir. There's no
resemblance at all, sir, except that
both the ladies may be about the same
age" the valet answered positively.
For half an hour longer the detec-
tive quizzed the valet on every pos
sible phase of Borden's life, but be-
yond the fact that Borden had enter
tanned rather frequently, giving
"wild parties" in his apartment,
Ashe could tell nothing Of import
'ance. From him. however, McMann
got the names of three Of the dead
mans male friends, though Ashe
seemed dubious when asked to
choose friends" from among the
murdered promoters host Of convi-
vial companions.
And where is Jake Bailey.
Ashe 2" McMann concluded his rap
id-fire grilling of the valet.
"That I couldn't say, sir. He left
Friday night for a bit Of vacation,
since Mr.. Borden was to be away for
the weekend. He had given up his
room at the hotel, where he was
staying with Mr.. Borden nights. as
I've told you. / expect he'll be back
tonight, sir, unless he stays away to
keep from being questioned. A man
don't relish being a witness in case
like this, sir"
you're right, Ashe, and thanks
for coming in," McMann said, ex-
his hand with sudden heart
mess. "Stay on at Borden's apart
ment for the present and let me
know anything at all that develops.
The police department will take
charge OF his mail, Of course. Give
my men any assistance you can when
hey go through Borden's apartment
tonight. I may be along myself. OF
course you know you're not to leave
own until this thing is cleafsd up !"
Eyes, sir" the valet admitted
rs he sided diffidently to-
ward the door.
"Well!" McMann drew a deep
breath and flashed humorous
glance at Ruth Lester. "There are
enough women in this case to make
Up Ziegfeld chorus. It shouldn't be
lard to get line on q woman with
voice like You and Ashe describe.
believe the poor old duffer fell in
owe with her voice. thought he
vas going to bust into poetry. You
ay she called Borden at 10 o'clock
Saturday norning?"
Eyes. Just before he came in.
When he asked if there were any
alls, I said that tho woman with
he beautiful contralto voice had
allied and he said something that
We just remembered: THAT voice
nay sound beautiful to you. but I'd !
ather listen to q riveting machine.
md he shuddered, as II the Thought |
t her frightened or disguised him
She was interrupted by the sound |
t scuffle in the outer office. and |
t . body hurting itself against the |
communicating door. A moment Il. |
er the door was torn open and Ben.
y Smith, the office boy, fighting
It the restraining hands Of Detec.
i've Birdwell, plunged into the pri-
ate office.
II wanta see Miss Lester, / tell
on! Turn me loose, you big stiff!
gotta see Miss Lester-oh, gosh,
'uth! Gee!" the boy cried weakly.
8 Ruth ran toward him. He put out
is hands blindly as if he were going
} faint.
(To Be Continued)
What does Benny have to say?
omething about Ruth's gun. In the
ext chapter.
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