The Western news. [volume] (Libby, Mont.) 1933-current, 1934-01-04
CHAPTER II-Continued

young uldu stOUu Ill Tie uoplNHys
The novelist's eyes took in the
tweed-clad figure OF the boy before
him. In such strange contrast to the
more formal wedding attire OF the
others.
Eyes, Mr.. Carmody." his manner was
engaging, 1--WE were just mentioning
you. / believe you came to see MIR.
Franklin, at about twenty minutes to
four"
Eyes. was here"
what was the object OF your visit.
my boy7"
RylIe hesitated, and glanced at his
father.
Just minute. Son." the elderly
Carmody laid OBTAINING hand on the
young mans sleeve. The hand trem-
bled. but his voice was firm as he
faced the novelist. my son had moth
ing to do with this" hessaid. "Of that
am sure. And am not going to permit
him to answer your questions, except
under advisement from his attorney"
"If you are so sure of his innocence,
Mr.. Carmody,H Peters voice WIS as
soft as satin, what do you want with
a lawyer"
ANY man being questioned by the
police has right to the services and
protection Of his attorney" Carmody's
voice rang defiantly through the
room
II agree with you. Mr.. Carmody,'
Peter said, his manner once more en-
gagingly warm. "But / am sure you
will agree that there are times. such
as this, when the police have right
to expect the cooperation of law-abid-
ing citizens In their efforts to apnre-
bend q criminal.
1.-THE man who was to have been
your son-in-law has been murdered.
We are only seeking the assistance Of
every person who Gun help Us shed
some light on the circumstances of
that crime. No one but the murderer
himself has anything to fear from an
swering these questions. May | sug-
gest that you step into Doctor Aber-
nathy's study and. discuss the matter
with your son. Perhaps that will ia
cilitate matters"
The old mans clutch frightened on
his sons sleeve. The color flooding his
face threw his snowy mustache into
vivid relief. IAN excellent idea," he
commented briefly, and followed by
Rylie. he crossed to the study, closing
the door carefully behind him.
After brief interval, Ambrose Car
mody reappeared In tine doorway. MY
son has explained his reason for COM
Ing here to me-" his eyes were on
Kilday as he spoke. obviously, ne
had no connection with the crime.
However, as there was quarrel. he
feels 1t necessary to make brief state
ment, regarding 1t. / have no objec-
ton to this, but / reserve the right to
halt the examination pending the adj
vice OF my attorney, should 1t, In my
opinion, become necessary, In order to
safeguard my boys interests"
Rylie Carmody, standing behind his
father, shrugged impatiently. Don't
make mountains of mole-hills, Dad
he said. Then, facing the detective
he continued
II had quarrel with Franklin In
Doctor Abernathy's study a short time
before the wedding 1t concerned an
actress called Choo Choo Train, whom
/ had just been informed was his
mistress.
Naturally, | was angry. went
first to Franklins apartment, and miss
ing him there, followed him on here
| asked him II the story had heard
were true He admitted that 1T was
We qnarreled. then. after which | hur
ried home In an effort to intercept my
sister and father before they started
for the church"
The sergeant clucked softly to him
self. "You say Franklin admitted his
connection with this woman?'
'sHe did to me. He even laughed
about It, Rylie replied bitterly. HI
called me a~foolish kid and told me
was old enough to understand sucf
things Thank God, I'm not /" Thu
boys lips were qniyering but he rushed
on. "He laughed at NE when / sale
I'd stop the wedding, tool Stood Their,
and laughed at me"
Ibid he laugh when yeH threatened
to kill him?" the sergeant interpolatet
In a suave tone.
Hold on" Ambrose. Carmod.
warned. Don't answer SasAat sort o
question, Son."
"Why not?" The young man turned
impatiently On his father. you don
think / killed him. do your"
He turned again to the detective
"Of course not. | never made an,
threats.f
"You Just told us you threatened t
stop the wedding"
Rylie shrugged impatiently. Il meal
physical threats. That never enterei
my mind. / only intended to inform
II nv father of thIs woman That woul