The Coolidge examiner., 1933-11-17

agreed. "Thank you, Mr.. Patterson.
that is all | wanted"
He rose to close the interview.
When Rankin returned to head
quarters after a belated lunch, he
found the long expected reply to
his inquiries at Aberdeen awaiting
him. 1t was just a telegram, veri.
flying Walter Randall's tale of the
gambling episode in the dormi-
tories, Buckley's run-in with Jor-
dan and his subsequent expulsion
from the college; the complete re-
port was following by mail. But as
soon as he read II the detective
swOre out warrant for Buckley's
arrest. Unlike Patterson. his con.
duct proved that he was an unprin-
cipled and incorrigible rascal. for
whom there could be no excuses
or eXtenuating considerations The
only disquieting element in Ran
kin's assurance was the contradic.
tory evidence of Fletcher's guilt.
In Difference TO Mr.. Warwick. he
decided to consult him before exc
cutting his warrant. The supervisor
had cO-operated with him whole
heartedly, when II would have been
more advantageous TO obstruct his
inquiry and hush up unnecessary
/ publicity. In return, now that even
more unpleasant notoriety impend
ed, Rankin felt he owed him some
warning Of his move. Accordingly
he phoned Mr.. Warwicks office and
informed him that he would call on
him. He requested him to send for
Buckley at the same time. to inter
view him in the supervisors pres.
ence.
That done, he drove to Mr.. War.
wick's Offices, along Walnut street
several blocks from the campus A
flaxen-haired young lady at the desk
was the only occupant of the office
Rankin entered. He stated his
name and business; and she plugged
connecting wire into the next
room.
'I1l just let Mr.. Warwick know
you're here" she addressed him
with mingled interest and respect
There's young man in there with
him; but he said he would see you
as soon as you got here"
"a young manY" Rankin repeat
ed, interested. "Then Mr.. Buckley
has arrived, already"
The secretary shook her head.
NO, that wasn't the name," she re
piled. It's some student who want
ed to consult Mr.. Warwick about
dropping out of school,"
At that moment, the door to the
inner Office opened and unexpected
ly enough Walter Randall appeared.
Now In civilian clothes, they accent
ed his dapper slight stature, and
the pallor of his small symmetrical
features; they had an almost sickly
hue. He greeted the detective with
quiet pleasant smile.
The coincidence of encountering
the boy responsible for his own er-
rand made Rankin ask quietly:
did you speak to Mr.. Warwick
about the matter we discussed in
your room? The trouble between
Ralph Buckley and Jordan at Aber-
deem last year?'
Randall responded soberly mo.
Mr. Rankin, I've been too busy with
my own troubles. | believe | said
the other day, l couldn't last out the
year at school with these lungs of
mine. Well, it looks as if / was
right"
I'm sorry to hear that" Rankin
was sympathetic. II didn't realize
your condition was that serious"
Yes, I've just been talking over
when ] can leave" the student re-
turned. I'm checking out Monday
morning or afternoon at the latest.
| brought Mr.. Warwick letter from
my doctor at home, advising me
against continuing this term. I'm
afraid" he added quietly, lit means
my stopping school for good"
well, | wish you the best of luck
Mr.. Randall" the detective said
The university has your address In
case should have to get in touch
with you"
Mr.. Warwick appeared in the door
of his private office. You can con-
suit Dean Stone of the business
school," he Informed the student
and complete your arrangements
for going in your department. Your
records will be sent there and
filed. Come in. Mr.. Rankin
how are your"
He shook hands with Rankin and