The Daily Alaska empire., 1930-05-24
Chapter "A CELIA AND GRANGER

Samuels took it very well. I'm sorry, Mrs. Parados. We'll do our best to get to the bottom of this. Crainger was shot by the one who killed your husband of course"
 Because he knew too much, Mrs. Parados said positively. You weren't able to get much out of him, I suppose?"
 s'No." Samuels admitted. lie wouldn't tell what he knew
 That was like Grainger," she muttered
 An awkward silence followed, Samuels brought his eyes to rest on Caroline.
 What were you doing out there Miss Brent?"
 T heard the shot and I came down."
 "Carolines face whitened.
 where were you when you heard it?"
 up stairs. I'd just stepped onto the roof. It was nearer to come down the outside stair"
 You always are alone at the wrong moment, aren't you, MISS Brent?" Samuels inquired ironical- 1y. . A protest sprang to my lips, but Flique intervened. What is this! he whispered. He was on his knees beside the body going through the pockets of Grainger's garments A knife keys, a pipe, some money and matches were spread out on handkerchief. AS we bent over his shoulder he was lingering a niece of twisted steel shaving-some two inches long and possibly 9 seventh of an inch wide. inc shaving had been wrapped In scrap of newspaper.
 What is it?" Samuels asked, aS he took the bit of steel.
 But a shaving of steel, mon- sieur." Flique replied. T found Il in a pocket"
 "Anything else?" Samuels want ed to know.
 would you expect the assassin to leave his card?" Flique inquired mildly.
 Samuels at this, included Caro- line. Miss Jahries, Manning, and Mrs. Parados in sentence or two of dismissal. I went as far as the door with Caroline.
 Have you any idea why Grain ger took the trouble to put 1t away in his pocket?" Samuels was saying as I returned.
 Docs it tell you that?'
 Fliuue twirled his mustache Monsieur" he said impressively q am generous. It is the living tissue, that trifle of steel. fot will treasure it, implore."
 "What's on your mind, Flique?' Mon, non," the little man cried wagging his head "The pot-it Il not yet cooked
 "The shot was fired inside thi! room" Samuels continued mood ily. That is certain this time. WV smelled powder and found th' empty she'll" Also" Flique reminded hlm slg' nificantly, that telephone is up set. the patio window is wide open and Grainger dies in front of ths fire he has just lighted
 T don't get your idea at all,' Samuels said irritably. There may have been a struggle. If there was the telephone could have been up set"
 Flioue twirled his mustache. Ina gesture signalized most Of his trl' umphs.
 If there had been compa would Grainger have continued U hold the match, I ask you? Woui1 it not have been heard by Manning and Mile. Jahries?"
 He ran nimbly to the patio win dow and we followed him. boti doors of the window were swunl back.
 "You see?" he inquired.
 "The killer may have flung then back as he made his getaway Samuels insisted.
 Flique shrugged.
 aThe window was closed whel vou found Parados, wasn't ft9 samuels demanded impatiently.
 eyes, monsieur, it was closed
 q suppose you'll admit the 1iei ,s narrower?" Samuels said, "Lur we Grainger and Johns are ou ao are Miss Jahries and Manning Tt is of alibis that you are thinK tno?. Flique inquired beaming ono more. perhaps we shall oreak few yet.v osxo ironically. 4. ,ost 1Monsieur is pleased to ,es, ra,oue answered amiably. Heh Vho is this?" ..i H Hendricks appeared at the pay. window, Kirk and oridley 0eh''' dim. s------ -