The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1934-02-15
I can find out very easily.


IT can find out very easily"
The sergeant turned away briskly
II can do 1t quicker. If You don't al
ready know"
There was speculative light gleam-
ing In his eyes as he turned to Peter
Cardigan. "Pm going 70 have talk
with this woman" he said. "want to
60 along?"
"Of course" the novelist agreed.
"But I still am very doubtful about
her ability to have delivered that
blow. That required more strength
than the ordinary woman possesses,
think"
Getting hack to me. eh?" Nick
Royce's smile was sardonic
'Not necessarily. You have told us
about the two Carmodys and the
actress. Was anyone else here?"
The newspaper man hesitated. and
when he spoke his manner was very
deliberate. "Tve mentioned all the
men," he said. Doctor Alternately
and l 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 q few minutes before the wed.
ding was to start. I think he quar-
relied with Jim too"
perhaps I may be able to help q
little" Doctor Alternately volunteered
hesitantly. "Mr. Royce was out for 4
while and In his absence, there were
two other visitors, q woman and a
man."
"Two others!" Kilday exclaimed.
MAN, why didn't you tell Us about
this before?"
'sYou gave me no opportunity" de-
elared the rector with dignity. 1.-THE
man / recognized from his newspa-
per pictures. He was Daniel Bulls.
the well-known politician"
'sDan Bulls" The sergeant whis
tied. ibid you recognize the woman.
too. Doctor?
"No."
"COuld you describe herr
The rector was doubtful. "She was
q 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. I am sure she was dressed In
blue, however"
"You are certain the mar was DAN
lei Bullisr
Eyes. reasonably sure. rye often
seen his pictures"
Doctor Alternately, suppose you tell
Us In your own way just what hap
pened when these two people entered
the sacristy."
'sWell.n the rector crossed his knees
slowly, 'the woman entered first. I
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.
81 didn't hear what had gone be-
fore. but as I came through the door,
the woman said. You will or I'll
.sFranklin grabbed her roughly and
shut OF 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. studyr
.Tet me talk to her. / advised him.
thinking that I might be able to
quiet her.
"But Franklin refused my help. 7
can handle this myself he told me.
" then addressed the woman. who
had been silent since she had been
aware Of my presence. This IL q
serious time for . quarrel / told her.
II there is anything between you and
Mr.. Franklin which I should know,
now is the time to speak,
That's nonsenser Franklin inter.
rupted me. IF you will just permit
Us to use your study for few min
utes. we can reach an understanding.
This Is client Of mine, Doctor he
explained The misunderstanding Il
Of confidential nature, concerning q
trust-a trust fund
HE appealed to the woman. For
heavens sake, tell him so,' he said.
Can't you see the position you are
placing both Of US INF Everything II
going to be all right
'The woman In blue nodded In con-
drmation of his statement" the rec
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