The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1935-05-16

IL was decided to discontinue the
investigation for the day. We were
all tired and confused, and there were
no leads to follow. Vance suggested
complete cessation until he could
make an inquiry into the ownership
of the wounded Scottie. His sanguine
attitude toward the presence of the
dog in the house struck me as extrav-
agant and knew Markham felt the
same way, about it. But since there
. waslittle Wore that could be done at
the moment, he gave in hopefully to
Vance's suggestions!
cts quite safe," Vance told him,
when he had reached the lower hall,
"to let the various members of the
household go about their business.
/ can assure you, Markham, no one
will run away"
Gamble was told to proceed with his
duties, as susual; and Miss Lake and
Grassi were informed that they were
free to go and come as they chose,
provided they were available for
questioning.
keep a man in Goes bedroom,
however" Vance admonished the SER
n geant; "and it would also be well to
= have a man outside to check on any,
one entering or leasing the house"
Vance, Markham and went out
into the chill air. It had been day
of horror, and the cool breeze from
the park was invigorating. When we
were entering the district attorneys
car, Markham asked:
"Were you serious, Vance, about
seeing those people to whom Wrede
gave the Doberman Pinscher?'
ooh, quite. .. 1t will take only a
few minutes"
The name of the people was En-
right; and they lived in penthouse
in one of the newapartment buildings
ON Central Park West. The butler in
formed us that Mrs. Enright was out
of the city, and that Mr.. Enright was
at that moment walking the dog in
the park.
Entering the park, we sat down on
a bench by the path entrance and
waited. Presently there appeared a
very large man with dog on a
leash.
"That will be Enright," said Vance.
Suppose we stroll toward him."
Enright proved to be a genial,
easy-going type of man of great bulk.
J Vance introduced himself and pre-
= scented Markham and me. Enright
was cordial and laxative; and when
Vance mentioned Wrede's name he
became voluble regarding his long
friendship with the man. AS he chat
ted, l had a good look at the dog. He
was lean and muscular, with beauti-
full lines, his coat shiny black with
rust-red sharply defined markings.
The dominating impression he gave
was that of compact, muscular power,
combined with great speed and intel
ligence-a dog that would make a
loyal and protective friend and a
dangerous enemy.
ooh, yes" Enright said, in answer
to question from Vance. "Wrede
gave me and the missus Ruprecht last
spring. Said he couldn't keep him in
a small apartment. We've got pent-
house-plenty of roof for the fellow
to run around. But always take him
out at night and give i'm to-and-fro
in the park. Good for him."
ooh, quite" agreed Vance pleas
antly. He went toward the Doberman
and bent over, making friendly
clicking sound with his tongue and
calling the dog gently by name. He
extended the back of his hand slowly
toward the dogs muzzle and ran his
kAhand over his occiput and down his
slightly arched neck. But the dog
would not respond. He shrank back,
gave a frightened whine, and crouch
ed down on his haunches, trembling.
"That don't mean he don't like you,
Mr.. Vance," Enright explained, pat
ting the dog on the head. "He's shy
as the devil. Distrustful of strangers.
Cad! You should have seen him when
first got him. He crawled under a
big settee in the den and wouldn't
come out for two days-not even to
eat. Had to drag him out twice a day
and put him on the roof. Then back
he'd 60 under the settee. -. Lots
better now that he used to be. Getting
a little confidence. He's pretty nesr
all right when he's alone with me-"