The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-02-15

"You Wanted to See MeT"
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 Mr..
Franklin, at about twenty minutes to
four"
"Yes. was here"
"What was the object Of your visit.
my boyT
Rylie hesitated. and glanced at his
father.
"Just a minute, Son." the elderly
Carmody laid a 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" he said. "Of that
am sure. And am not going to permit
him to answer your questions. except
under Amusement from his attorney"
"If you are so sure Of his innocence.
Mr.. Carmody." Peters voice was as
soft as satin. "what do you want with
q 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.
81 agree with you, Mr.. Carmody."
Peter said. his manner once more en-.
gagingly warm "But I am sure you
will agree that there are times, such
as this, when the police have q right
to expect the cooperation of law-abid-
ing citizens, IN their efforts to appre-
bend criminal
"The man who was to have been
your son-in-law has been murdered
We are only seeking the assistance Of
every person who can 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. "An 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 the doorway. my
son has explained his reason for COM
ing here to me-" his eyes were on
Kilday as he spoke. obviously, he
had no connection with the crime.
However. as there was quarrel, he
feels it necessary to make brief state
.ment, regarding 1t. / have no objec-
tion to this, but reserve the right to
halt the examination pending the ad-
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 short time
before the wedding. It concerned an
actress called Choo Choo Train, whom
I had just been informed was his
mistress.
Naturally. was angry. l went
first to Franklin's apartment, and miss
ing him there, followed him on here.
asked him If the story had heard
were true. He admitted that it was.
We quarreled. 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?"
HE did to me. He even laughed
about it." Rylie replied bitterly. HE
called me foolish kid and told me
was old enough to understand such
things. Thank God, I'm not ~ The
boys lips were quivering but he rushed
on. "He laughed at me when I said
I'd stop the wedding, too! Stood there
and laughed at mel"
did he laugh when you threatened
to kill him?" the sergeant interpolated
In q suave tone.
'sHold on!" Ambrose Carmody
warned. Don't answer that sort Of
question, Son."
"why not?~ The young man turned
impatiently on bis father. "You don't