The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-01-17
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SYNOPSIS

oalres f0 nnd out who killed
 TRACY KING, orchestra leader. RnmmigteR is an author and form.
 er newspaper man. Ec -'orks
 on the case with GAINEY, star rcpOrter on the Post.
 Among those suspected are JULIET FRANCE, blond, pret- xy and known to have visited King shortly before his death; HERMAN SCURLACH who wrote King Q threatening letter; and JOE PARROTT, dOwn-and- out vaudeville actor. It is also known that MELVINA HOLLIS. TIER, niddle-aged spinsteF, had Quarreled with King recently.
 AL DRUGAN, friend of Kings, iB found dead in 8 wrecked auto- mobile.
 Bannister persuades the police chief to let Juliet come to his amnGs home, Ostensibly as , guesf, on the theory that If the Girl believes herself free they can learn more about her.
 Melvina HOllister is found 0tEangled in the apartment where she lived with her bro- theP, Matthew. Her death leaves him sole heir to $15O,OOO.
 A man and woman Bannister has never seen before call to see Juliet.
 Bannister hesitated an instant nnd then said, Wont you come 1n?"
 The man and woman entered The house. The woman was small, slender and young looking. She wore long coat of black fur and q small black hat. Her features were attractive dark eyes below gracefully arched brows, a small nose and generous lips. Bannis- ter noticed the darting glance with which she toof in her sur roundings before her eyes re- turned to the man beside her. There was a look of anxiety in those eyes.
 The man was older, squarely built. His dark overcoat, the hat in his hand, everything about him looked expensive. He said brusquely, My names Stuart Elbert Stuart and this is my wife. Isn't Miss France here? They told us we'd find her here"
 His voice was brusque and rather loud. There were foot steps in the living room and then Juliet France appeared, framed in the doorway.
 "Juliet!" the woman cried, rushing forward. Their arms were around each other. Juliet France kissed the newcomer. She said, "Oh, Helen-!" and then kissed her again.
 Stuart spoke up. "I don't know if you realize what you've done, Juliet," he said sternly. we've had terrible time trying to find you. don't know what could have possessed you! You should have thought of your parents"
 The girl raised her head quickly. Do they know?" she demanded.
 'swell-we've managed to keep 1t from them so far. But your don't know what could have made you do thing like thisn'
 His wife turned. Don't FL berti' she said. Don't scold her now" She held the girl more closely in her arms. "Oh, Jupliet!" she exclaimed, I'm so glad we've found you! Pm so glad to know you're all right"
 BMnnister had been looking from one to the other, trying to make out what was happening. Suddenly Juliet France remem- bered him. She turned.
 'sThis is my sister," she ex- plained, 'and her husband. Helen this is MT Canister. He and his aunt have been so wonderful to me. .s. They've taken me into their home and done so much for me"
 Stuart stepped forward. "Td like to have a talk with MT Ban nister,' he said. "Can you girls leave use alone for little while?"
 Juliet looked at her sister. sWe'iI go upstairs" she said. Arm in arm, they went up the staircase.
 "Come in here," Canister in- yited, motioning toward the living room. He led the way and Ebert Stuart followed.
 "No doubt" the newcomer be- ban when he was seated, II should explain this intrusion. On behalf of my wife's family I want to thank you for all you have done for Miss France"
 "But I'm afraid I don't under stand."
 Stuart waved this aside. That's why I thought we should have this talk. My wife and l arrived in Fremont just few hours ago. Our home is in Chicago. I'm law yer. MT Bannister." He added, con- fidentially, "McCook, Hartridge and Stuart, We left Chicago last night after we'd read this"
 He fumbled in a pocket of his coat and drew out crumpled newspaper clipping which he handed to Bannister. It was a yividly written account of Ire mnots recent murder, with the part of Juliet France, the "mys- terious, blond suspect" promi- nently featured.
 ''My wife and I were not sure," Stuart went on, that the girl mentioned in that newspaper ac- count was really Juliet until we arrived here. But Mrs Stuart was worried and nothing would do but we must make the trip" He shook his head sadly, This is a terrible thing!" he went on. 'Terrible! don't know what will happen if Juliets parents ever find out about it!"
 Banister had been eying him perplexedly. How did you know that Miss France was here?" he asked.
 "Tbey told us at police head quarters. Your Chief-Henley, l believe the name is. We had a lonR talk with him. satisfied Ii,,on rnoplefeIv that Miss France could not possibly have had any .ariAla tha aorinIIc