The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-11-23
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 AMOS PEABODY. elderly con- sin of LINDA AVEIliLI.. falls Co hf8 death from the 4ecund.noor balcony of che AgcrIliz' Long Island home. Linda reaches him just before he tlies, In time Co hear hum gasps He pushed me-w
 There are four guests in the house and an become suspects Of the murder. An are strong physi- .cally. have violent tempcrs and all have uuarreled with Cousin Amos, Inc four arc: MIR STAT LANDER, mlddlewcsteFn man. ager ef the firm TOM AVERILL works for; MARVIN PRATT, former suitof of Linda's; CAP TAIN DE VOS, handsome Bell gian representing q European perfume manufacturers; and HAN SHAUGHNESSEY, Irish writer and lecturer.
 Linda, realizing her cousin had tried to tell her he was murder ed, rnshes mp the stairs to the balcony. Someone steps behind her, tries to strangle her and she falls in a faint.
 She regain3 consciousness sev- cra1 hours later. It has been ils- stunned Cousin Amos death was accidental and Linda has no op- portunity to tell Tom what rcaIa ly happened.
 NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
 CHAPTER XIII
 Ifnda's keen sense of hearine stood her in good stead. She spoke so urgently that Tom stopped astonished. %Quick!" she ex- claimed, tell me-what train, will they get?''
 "The 12 o'clock. That's the first good one and doesn't rush"
 "God, that gives us time. Tom I must talk to you - it's terribly important--terribly! So, whoever this is coming, get rid of hin quickly. Don't worry. I'm al right in my head. But before those men leave-I must see you alone No,I can't tell you now what it is Only don't-don't tell anyone- mentioned. it-especially anyone o those four"
 "Binks--telI what? And why or earth should tell"
 ''Or the doctor or your mother ol anyonei Promise!"
 ''Why, Binks-"
 "Promise! Oh, Tom if you eye loved me--don't talk-promise!"
 She clutched his wrist grimly leaning forward to whisper the las words. As the steps stopped at tht door for a breathless second Ton waited but could see no delirium II the frantic appeal of the clear eyes
 q promise" he said reluctantly and the door behind him opened gently.
 Into the room stepped pluml little figure - Dr Parsons. whom Linda. in common with all tn, neighborhood, adored. Even trag edy could not completely dim hi jovial twinkle nor iron out tn, smiling wrinkles about eyes ant mouth. The eyes opened wide be hind silver-rimmed, round glassel at sight of Linda sitting up, witt Toni close beside her on the edgt of the bed.
 "Well--what do I seer" exclaim ed the little man, hurryirg forward "Is this patient or are you her, for a friendly visit, my son? Civ me your hand, young lady!" III! felt her pulse while Tom slipped guiltily to a nearby chair.
 That's good. That's fine!" Tn, little doctor patted Linda's slin brown wrist. But sitting up Talking" He cooked his eye a Tom. Linda hastened to answe for him.
 He couldn't help t, doctor. Tn all right-really am. I'm going t, get up in just 2 second" The doctor studied her closel and she met his eyes with tn clearest. brightest look she coul' summon.
 You young traud!" he finali, said. You're not quite all right but you are amazingly near it Wonderful stamina, this new gen eration." He shook his head wise ly. Hard as nails. Perhaps should say as bricks. That's it = bricks. This is one of them." H' released the hand which he .stil absently held. You're quite right my dear. If your head feels cleal and you're not nauseated or fain you are better on your feet doin, what you can about this-this sud den catastrophe. If you want t get up and dress I think you cai very shortly. want to speak t, your husband moment- HI made a motion with his head ant ---------------