Evening star., 1932-06-17

want down there anyway? That's what
I'd like to know"
He didn't mention his business?"
Not a word"
Did he go out at alp
Arrived at lunch time went out
about half past 4 and came in about 20
past g.
Where did he go when he went
out?"
Il haven't the remotest idea, sir May
have been just for a stroll like. That
was before the snow came, but it wasn't
what you might call pleasant day for
walking
Went out at half past and returned
about 20 past e." SAID the inspector
thoughtfuuy. That's rather odd. He
didn't mention Capt Trevelyan?"
Mrs. Belling shook her head deci-
sively.
NO. Mr.. Narracott. he didn't men,
ton anybody at all. Kept himself TO
himself, he did. A nice-looking young
lellow-but worried. should say
The inspector nodded and stepped
across to inspect the register.
James Pearson, London said the in
spector. "Well-that doesn't tell us
much. Well have to make few in
ouiries about Mr.. James Pearson
in search of Maj Burnaby.
The Major was the only occupant OF
the room He was drinking some rather
muddy looking coffee and the Times
was propped up in front O. him.
Maj Burnaby?'
That's my name
i am Inspector Narracott from
Exeter"
Good morning, inspector. Any for
rardsr?"
Yes. sir. I think We are a little
forrarder. I think I can safely say
that"
Glad to hear it." said the major
dryly. His attitude was one OF resigned
disbelief.
Now there are just one or two
points would like some information on.
Mai Burnaby," said the inspector, and
I think you can probaly tell me what
want to know"
do what I can" said Burnaby.
Had Capt Travelyan any enemies to
your knowledge"
Not an enemy in the world" Burn
ably was decisive.
This man, Evans-do YOU yourself
consider him trustworthy?'
Should think so. Irevelyan trusted
him, I know"
llSle was llU III 4CG4lAlS oOSAS NAAAS
marriage of his?"
Not i'll feeling. no; Trevelyon was
annoyed-didn't like his habits upset.
Old bachelor, you know
Talking of bachelors. that's another
point. Capt. T-avelyan was unmar-
ried-do you know if he made will?
And in the event of there being no
will have you any idea who would in
herit his estate?"
"TreveIyan made a will" said Burn
aby promptly.
"Ah-you know that"
"Yes. Made me executor. Told me
So"
DO you know how he LEFT his
money!"
That I can't say"
"I understand he was very comfort
ably OFF,"
"Trevelyan was a rich man" replied
Burnaby. II should say he was much
better off than any one round here sus-
pected"
What relations had he-do you
know"
He'd a sister and some nephsws and
nieces, I believe. Never saw much Of
anv of them. but there was no quarrel"
he kept it?"
Its at Walters & KirkwOod-the So
licitors here in Exhampton. They Grew
it up for him"
Then, perhaps. Mai. Burnabv, as YOU
are executor, 1 wonder if YOU would
come round to Walters e. Kirkwo1d with
me now. I should like to have an idea
of the contents of that will as soon
as possible"
Burnaby looked up alertlv
whats in the wind?" he said.
whats the will got to do with it?"
Inspector Narracott was not disposed
to show his hand too soon.
"The case isn't such plain sailing as
we thought" he said. by the way,
there's another question I want to ask
YOU. I understand, Mai. Burnaby,
that you asked Dr. Warren whether
death had occurred at and 20 min
utes past 50"
well" said the Major. gruffly.
What made you select that exact
time. Maior?"
"Whv shouldn't -" said Burnaby.
"Well-something must have put it
into your head"
There was quite a pause before Mai
Burnaby replied. Inspector Narracott's
interest was aroused. The Major had
something which he quite patiently
wished to conceal
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