The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-12-21

handkerchief. Her voice, that had been tremulous, was firm again as she continued, We called it off because I remembered I'd prom ised to go shopping with Louise Holman. Louise was late-as she always is-and I went into the Fremont to order some flowers. As I came out of the flower shop I saw Tracy. He was standing at the foot of the stairs leading to the mezzanine. talking to a girl." ;"
 What time was this?" McNeal broke in.
 About 11:30 I think. Louise and I were going to look at hats and then have lunch later. Louise was to meet me at 11:15 but I know I'd waited at least ten minutes before I went into the hotel"
 She hesitated again. "I saw the girls face plainly" she went on. You see was rather surprised. I just stood for a moment and watched them. Tracy was talking and the girl wasn't anyone I'd ever seen before. She had on a green suit with some black fur, on it and green hat noticed that her hair was light and that she was pretty. For a minute I thought Tracy would be sure to turn around and then he'd intro- duce me. But he didn't turn. He went right on talking and then the girl said something and-well, I was rather embarrassed and left. I thought maybe the girl was some theatrical friend or someone"
 But you did get a good look at herr" McNeal questioned.
 The girl nodded. ~
 Good enough so you could identify herr"
 '"-I think so.'
 McNeal pressed button on his desk. I'm sorry you didn't tell us all this yesterday but it's still not too late" he said. "No, it's not too late"
 The door opened then and man appeared. "Nelson," said McNeal, have that girl brought in here. will you? The one we're holding for the King murder"
 The man in the doorway nodded, disappeared. Bannistcr got to his feet then. Guess I'll drift on," he said.
 McNeal nodded. AS Bannister closed the door he heard the cap tain asking Denise Lang a ques- tion. There was unnecessary vio- lence in the way Bannister closed that door.
 He had something to do and knew that he must do it without delay. He went into the pressroom nv Ho LNyn he was connected with the city desk and heard Austin's voice over the wire heh said, "Denise Lang is here. S.e's come to identify the girl they're holding in jail. Said she saw the girl with King. If you'll send a photographer l think you can get pictures"
 For the next 10 minutes Bannis- ter was all newspaper man. The story, he assured Austin, was for the present, at least, exclusive. He repeated it to a rewrite man, prom ised to call back as soon as Denise Lang's verdict came. eYs, sure, he'd let them know right away.
 Bannister put down the tele- phone and walked out into the hall. We'll, that was that! He couldn't hold up news of that sort. Denise Lang would identify the other girl. all right. Of all those involved, Bannister was most. certain on that point. Denise had spoken of the green suit with black fur on it, the small green hat. oh, yes, there was no doubt that Denise would identify the other girl. 1
 The door of McNeal's office was closed and there was no one in sight. Bannister walked the length of the corridor, turned and walked back. He looked at his watch. All most 2:45. That photographer should be here by this time. What was the matter with him? What