Evening star., 1932-08-07
The Affair at Deep Valley === ===.>

could give Marie small injection Of sodium
But that's dangerous stun, isn't it, Brai?"
protested Arthur SIS. b..
Dr. Bratnerd shook his head Mot when
Just little is administered" he said. "A large
dose introduced too quickly might be fatal. And,
of course it must be injected Immediately after
the ampoule is broken. However If soften,
and give Marie some it will be only one &C. and
may not even be felt for two or three hours"
Then give 1t to me now, Brazil" Marie begged.
That will make things perfect! I'm sure that
Mrs. Scranton, angel that she Is to give us
beds and food, will be quite fed up with me, in
three hours!"
Dr. Brainerd hesitated, and I'm quite sure
refusal was on the tip of his tongue, but Mrs.
Scranton intervened once more.
DO give the child bit of the stuff" she
urged. And now, come with me, all of you,
and I shall show you where shall put you
for the night"
She started toward the wide stairway, and
like bunch Of sheepish and yet adventurous
children we trailed after her On our way up
we were met by Robert Pell, tall, dark, young
man. descending. To my surprise, he already
knew Arthur Ludlow and Mr.. Carter, and, to
my amazement, greeted them with a warmth
that was only slightly above the freezing point.
THE house, we found was well planned for
the accommodation of unexpected guests
There were several small bed rooms with bath
rooms between, and one or two large
Arthur Ludlow and Mr.. Carter were allotted
one Of the large ones, containing twin beds. I
was given a small one, next to Marie, but not
adjoining She and her bag were placed in a
single room that opened into bath room,
which, Mrs Scranton explained she was to
share with Leonora CabeI, whose room was on
the other side. DR.. Brainerd was led across
the hall to large room to be shared with
Robert Pell
Leonora Cabell, slender, silvery blond and
gowned in Patous last word, emerged from her
nook as we reached the upstairs hall and was
introduced to every one by our good Samaritan.
Suddenly, recalled vague rumors I had
heard concerning an affair between her and
the rich Mr.. Carter. She acknowledged the
introduction, however with only f1utter of
her deep blue eyes, and impersonal, How
do you do?" Her heavy English accent was
superb, considering the well-known fact that
she had been born and reared in Waterloo,
Iowa.
had Just started to unpack when Marie
knocked at my door. Come into Brais room,"
she said, "and watch me get a shot I'm so
utterly fascinating, he's afraid to be alone with
me, and Arthur, it seems, is in the tub"
followed her across the hall to Dr. Brain
erd's room. He had already opened his little
medicine bag and broke the little ampoule
containing the Sedative as we entered.
Roll up your sleeve, Marie" he commanded
in a businesslke voice, "and don't yell when
this needle pricks you Cowardly women bore
met"
The needle had hardly been removed when
Leonora Caben dashed into the room. "Dr.
Brainerd!" she cried, still very English in spite
of her evident excitement. Please come into
my room at once! My maid has just broken a
perfume bottle and cut herself horribly"
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on the bedside table, hurriedly washed his
hands, and followed her from the room. With
a wry little grimace, Marie pulled down her
sleeve "She makes me quite SICK" she said
with a nod toward the actress. 1T rather sur
prises me to find her in this house"
1t was perhaps 20 minutes later that, while
slipping my lace frock over my head, I was
attracted by the sound of voices in Maries
room.
We'll! You got him. didn't you?" waited
through the partition in tones that were un-
mistakably those of the actress.
Got him?" Marie repeated coldly.
"Yes" returned Leonora Cabell. Got him
away from Jim Carter quite mad
about me until he met you, and you began
using your Establishments on him. You, with
husband who adores you'll Well. I may not
be perfect, but have my code!'
please get -out of -my-room!" Marie'S voice,
cold with fury.
"Oh, I'm going, but remember that sable
coat that you ace wearing Is, by all rights,
mine Remember, too this thing is not finished
yeti"
THEIR conversation sank too low for hearing
! and then Leonoras laughter cut across the
murmur Of voices like a whiplash. Social
contacts, indeed, my dear, you insult my in
telligence. The price of sables is somewhat
higher than that, fancy!"
That was all, but thought I, as Lit a
cigarette, What a revelation! What revela-
toni"
All things considered, however, dinner ap-
peared to be gay and friendly affair. Every
body seemed quite happy and talkative, except
DR.. Brainerd who wore frown between his