New Britain herald., 1930-10-07

Mrs. Winslows tired face light ened and returning the friendly pressure of his hand she bowed to Thorne and withdrew to her own room.
 In the hall the physician hesi- tated, then spoke under his breath: Come this way, Thorne" And side by side the two men walked the short distance to Arnold Wins lows bedroom.
 Winsow lay sleeping partly on his right side. Tie doctor turned back the sheet and blanket, which were pulled up to his chin, and eX posed his throat. On the>white flesh bruises were distinctly visible.
 With a movement so delft that it elicited McLane's silent commenda- ton. Thorne drew out a small mag nifying glass and studied the marks on the skin. then gently replaced the bed covers without disturbing the sleeping man..
 It was not until they were in the lower hall once, more that the detec- tive spoke.
 "Was he choked into insensbil- ity?" he asked, in little more than T whisper.
 q would say so," cryptically, but his wife claims it was another heart attack" McLane picked up his hat and overcoat and with a significant jerk of his head in the direction of the card room, led the way there instead of toward the front door.
 Mrs. Winslow's statement that her husband has put the Kane case in your hands has decided me to speak of certain facts" he hesitated. then with quick, friendly smile; perhaps I'll regret my impulse. but -" with an appraising glance at Thorne standing gravely by him, q feel you will respect my con- fidencc"
 q will" and the finality of the tcne pleased the physician.
 Ut is not my custom to discuss conditions I find in the homes of my patients" he went on. "A doc tor is frequently looked on as a father confessor, and we cannot help becoming aware of information not intended for publication"
 q understand" supplemented Thorne quickly. Suppose I ques- ton you" and as McLane nodded his acquiescence; Where did you find Mr. Winslow unconscious
 Tn bed" succinctly. Mrs. Wins low said he tainted in her boudoir, and that with the help of Lambert she got him to his own room and on the bed when he tainted again. He regained consciousness soon after I got here and dropped off to sleep. l. so happens" McLane leaned against a corner of the larger ma hogany card table; that Winslow came into my office ten days ago. complaining of failing eyesight; so J he underwent strict physical ex- animation at the request of his oculist; the tests gave no indication O. any heart trouble.'
 How about his blood pressure?"
 Just above normal; nothing to have produced this condition" with Q wave of his hand toward the ceil- ing. T told him to quit drinking bootleg liquor and perhaps his sight would improve"
 'Is he hard drinker?" quickly.
 Not ordinarily, mo-" McLane hesitated. q imagine Mrs. Winsow cid not always approve of some of the stag parties he gave" with a reminiscent chuckle, then sobering instantly; "by the way, she's the gray mare in the stable and mo- body's fool"
 And yet she told you her hus- band was i'll from heart attack?"
 McLane shifted his weight to his right foot. Perhaps she was kid ding herself" he suggested; you can never tell about woman"
 Thornes eyes gleamed under his heavy lashes. "Is MT. Winslow at tentive to other women?" he asked, quickly.
 The doctor shook his head. Not to my knowledge" he answered. From what I've seen it is a most harmonious household"
 Even since ,the advent of Miss Chase?" and McLane caught the eager note in his voice and looked at him questioningly.
 50 far as I know. yes" he re- piled. Miss Chase is a remarkably rretty girl. It is a great misfortune that she is so crippled"
 Thorne came closer. Have you attended her professionally? Then, were you ever asked to by Mr Winslow?"