The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-04-11
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1 Caise had been sneaking out. anc meeting Vera Duchene. He thought Bob had been with Vera the night before. Now Mrs Happ's statemeni gave the lie 10 the theory. Was Mrs HapD's statement correct? Looking at her, Miilicent decided that the woman would unhesitat. ingiy lie to save her son from any. thing dangerous or even unpleas. ant.
 Detective Buchanan, however, was convinced. Slowly, he nodded and said, Well, that let's that theory out. It commences to look hs though some other person might have been driving Roberts auto mobile"
 'tWhat do you mean when you say some other person?" Mrs Happ asked.
 'I mean that perhaps Harry Fielding wasn't driving that car af- ter all. Perhaps some other person was driving 1t. Fielding might have been driving another car"
 Mrs Happ said, Anything is possible. am not interested in tlls solution of the murder except that naturally want to see justice done. But I am interested h protecting my son from unjust ac- cubationB.
 Buchanan shrugged his shoui- ders, said, "Okay, ma'am, l guess we're gradually working the thing out now. I'll go ask few more questions. want to find out som ethihg about the person who wrote this note"
 What note?" Mrs Happ asked,
 Buchanan extended the typewrit ten note to Mrs Happ. "That note"
 She read 1t and, watching her face, Miliicent, could detect 10 faintest flicker of expression.
 'fHow frightfully mysterious" she exclaimed.
 Buchcapan nodded grimly.
 And did you drain the pond?"
 Yes"
 What did you find?"
 ''The keys"
 Mrs Happ frowned thoughtfulli, :, staring at the typewriter paper.
 "And," Buchanan went on, ''tha: note was written on this typewriter this one right here.'
 How do you know that?" Mrs Happ asked.
 II know 1t because I've examined the typewritng."
 He moved toward the door, paused for minute, then turned to Mrs Happ and said, If you don't mind. I'd like to have you come with me for q moment. I've got one or two questions I'd like to ask you in private"
 Once more Millicept saw Mrs Happ's diamond-hard eyes fastan upon her with cold hostility, and once more Millicent returned the gaze, staring at her with steady defiance.
 Mrs Happ turned and accom- panied Buchanan to the doorway. In the doorway Buchanan l.altad and said to Jarvis Happ, "1 think it's only fair to tell you that Ser geant Mahoney himself is going to take charge of this case. It's de- veloping some queer angles. pce reported to the sergeant over tho telephone and he's going to take charge personally" "Very we'll" Jarvis Happ said.
 Buchanan stood to one side. Mrs Happ stepped into the corridor. Buchanan walked out and pulled the door shut behind him. Tie spring latch clicked shut.
 Jarvis Happ, staring at Millicent. said, And don't ever kid yourself that Sergeant Mahoney is anyone,c fool. He's smooth worker and a clever chap"
 "I'm glad" Millicent said in 2 low voice. T hope they solve the murder"
 ''I'm going to see that they do solve the murder Jarvis Happ told her. I'm going to get the shrewdest detectives money can hire and I'm going to nut them on the job, with instructions to stay there until they finish. Tbat is, I'm going to unless Sergeant Mahoncy himself gets on the job. If Ser geant Mahoney gets on the job, there won't be any necessity e0r me to employ detectives of my own"
 Slowly Happ opened a drawer ia his desk, took out Millicents hand kerchief. T want you to try and