The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1936-05-28

'That you are implicated in the
death of Corey Maiden"
eyes, but what can they prove?
Just nothing at ALI" Perilla declar-
ed.
They hold they can prove oppor-
tunity and motive" was Stones re-
ply. 'That is perilously near the full
requirements of case. Don't think
! am trying to brighten you, but be-
fore you 60 away I want you to
know the danger you are in"
I'D be in just as much danger if
I stayed at homer"
eyes, think so. That's why I APP
prove Of your going. It will do you
good in lots of ways. You'll have a
wonderful trip"
eyes; the Dunstans are taking US
to their winderful Santa Barbara
hame for week, and I want a few
days in San Francisco. You see, Mr..
Stone, Corey and I had planned this
trip. We meant to get things for our
Chinese lounge. IL have the lists
he made out"
Perilla smiled family, and Stone
changed the subject.
"Who are your guests?"
"Alice and Jack Dunstan, our
hosts at Santa Barbara, you know,
Hilda Sheldon, Jane, of course; and
the men are Bob and Malcolm, Mr..
Dunstan and Mr.. Garth"
"a good lot. And the third carr"
"Alice's maid and my Sarah. Extra
luggage, the chauffeurs' bags and
odds and ends, you know. Well be
comfortable, think. Will Bob be on
duty? At this work, I mean"
II hope so. He can pick up lot,
I'm sure. But he's discreet and will
give nothing away"
''What I am afraid of is the Rich
mond lot. Yet, surely, Mr.. Stone,
that incapable, inefficient Mr.. Far
man couldn't buck up against you
and my three executors, could he?"
"Your three executors are also in
the same relation to Madame NAL
den."
"And what of that?"
'They have to do what she asks of
them-to a certain extent. Suppose
she wants you-but let's talk of
pleasanter things. Now, lay your
plans so I'll know exactly where to
reach you at any moment. Garth
will attend to such things, but keep
him advised if you make any change
of plan"
'It won't matter, his being away
so long, will it,"
20, no. It's a matter of time to
settle an estate, and the Maiden bus
mess will last for a long while.
Garth will be back by the time he is
needed"
"And Tony and Mr.. Carleton can
carry on while he is gone"
eyes, if they will. Those two men
are not heavy workers. Garth has
done twice as much as either of
them already. You like Mr.. Garlic
TONI"
ooh, yes, but I saw him only once
that day in Washington"
"Your hubsand always spoke high
ly of him?" ..+
eyes, but Corey did that of all his
friends"
"Well, that's fine trait. Now, Mrs.
Maiden, can you-do you wish to
arrange it so that any mail coming
for you from Washington or Rich
mond shall be given Immediately to
me? If this seems to you unfair I
won't press it. But if the letter is
forwarded to you and you send it
back to me we waste valuable time.
Are you willing to do as I ask?"
ooh, yes, indeed There's no one
I would get mail from except the
Maiden contingent, as you call it. I
am perfectly willing, and it can
easily be arranged. Dad will look
after it. And if you want me in a
hurry, let me know and I'll come
home by air."
II can't help feeling that Farman
is quiet only temporarily What he
plans I've no idea, but it's probably
something underhanded. However,
you're not to let all this worry you.
If feared danger or any real troub-
lie should advise against your 60
ing. So put it all from your mind
and have delightful trip. Perhaps
when you return I shall have mat
tiers all cleared up"
'Tell me, Mr.. Stone-you've look
H.