The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1933-12-21

where she livesf''
II can find out very easily"
The sergeant turned away briskly.
81 can do II quicker. II you don't al
ready know"
There was speculative light gleam-
Ing In his eyes as he turned to Peter
Cardigan. 'Tm going to have talk
with this woman" he said. @Want to
60 along?"
'Of course" the novelist agreed.
"But | still am very doubtful about
her ability to have delivered that
blow. That required more strength
than the ordinary woman possesses, l
think"
Getting back to me. eh?" Nick
Royce's smile was sardonlc.
mot necessarily. You have told us
about the two Carmodys and the
actress. Was anyone else here?"
The newspaper man hesltatea, and
when he spoke his manner was very
deliberate. "rve mentioned all the
men," he said. Doctor Alternately
and | were here most of the time.
Rylie Carmody came In early and
quarreled violently with Jim In the
study. His father" he glanced at
Ambrose Carmody. "came back here
just a few minutes before the we'd
ding was to start. think he quar-
relied with Jim, too"
perhaps | may be able to help a
little" Doctor Alternately volunteered
hesitantly. Mr.. Royce was out for
while and In bis absence. there were
two other visitors, woman and a
man."
1.-TWO others!" Kilday exclaimed.
Man. why didn't you tell US about
this before?"
"You gave me no opportunity" de-
clared the rector with dignity. 1.-THE
man | recognized from his newspa-
per pictures. He was Daniel Bulls,
the wellknown politician"
Dan Bullis!" The sergeant whis-
tied. Ibid you recognize the woman.
too. Doctor?"
NO"
Gould you describe herr"
The rector was doubtful. "She was
a very handsome woman" he said "A
blond, | think. At least, she gave
the impression Of fairness. She was
dressed In blue, an afternoon frock
believe, but | can't be sure of that,
either. | am sure she was dressed In
blue, however"
you are certain the man was DAN
lei Bullisy Y
Yes, reasonably sure. I've often
seen his pictures"
Doctor Alternately. suppose you tell
us In your own way Just what hap
pened when these two people entered
the sacrlsty."
"Well." the rector crossed his knees
slowly. the woman entered first
was called to the telephone In the
study. When | came out. she was
quarreling with Franklin. She seemed
quite hysterical and Franklin, too
was angry.
II didn't hear what had gone be
fore. but as | came through the door
the woman said, You will or I'LL
FRANKLIN grabbed her roughly and
shut off the last part of her sentence
by clappIng his hand over her mouth
/ doctor Alternately he said
This woman Is growing hysterical
May we use your study?
"'Let me talk to her. | advised him
| thinking that might be able to
quiet her.
"But Franklin refused my help. ]
| can handle this myself. he told me.
| Il then addressed the woman, VIII.
had been silent since she had beer
aware of my presence. This is /
serious time for a quarrel told her
If there is anything between you ant
Mr.. Franklin which / should know
| now Is the time to speak
"'That's nonsenser Franklin inter
rupted me. II you will just permi
| us to use your study for a few min
utes, we can reach an understanding
This Is a client of mine, Doctor, b.
explained. The misunderstanding |
OF confidential nature, concerning
trust-a trust fund
HE appealed to the woman. Fo
heavens sake, tell him So, he said
/ Can't you see the position you ar
placing both of us In? Everything |
going to be all right
1.-THE woman In blue nodded In cor
firmation OF his statement" the ret
tor continued, land after that assul
ance, / allowed them to enter tn
study, Franklin closed the door afte
him"
Gould you hear what was sal
after the door was closed?" Kllday II
/ CURED eagerly.
Il didn't listen," the doctor reptile
with dignity.
II didn't mean 1t In that way" tn
sergeant FASTENED to assure hin
But their voices were raised, weren
they? You could scarcely hay
avoided hearing them II they wer
quarreling."
perhaps not, under ordinary ci
cumstances," Doctor Alternately agree
"Rut the organ was Dlayinp insfC