Henderson daily dispatch. (Henderson, N.C.) 1914-1995, 1936-12-19

| away tomorrow; In 1acr, think ]
had better go tonight"
II shouldn't do that, miss. Wait
till tomorrow" There was a look
in the eye of the ex-prize fighter
that amused Miss Norton. She
skipped up the stairs to her room
and locked the door. Then with a
sigh Of relief she took off her hat
and furs and flung them into a
chair, lit a cigaret and helped her.
self to a wliskey and soda.
She walked to the looking glass
and surveyed herself carefully and
then broke into a merry laugh.
Very carefully she removed a
tight-ftting wig of black hair, and
the face Of .Se1den stared from the
glass. For '''lr whole days he had
worn this .lise, for the art had
been taus thoroughly at the
school,, and amateur theatricalS
had been encouraged.
He seated himself on the bed
and opened dispatch case, taking
up note book in which he had
entered the results Of his inquiries.
He took fountain pen and pro-
ceeded to write:
I. Funeral. Passed off without
incident. James not present. but
vas playing organ. Strange pro-
cedure. Library interesting - ad-
Joins chapel and probably connec-
ton from there to organ loft, as
in many college chapels. Must in
veshgate. Panel-hoLlow. Would
account for James coming in un-
seen.
2. Colindale going-probably
row with Lady S.
8. Lawyer Livingstone knows
more of family than he will tell.
Strange will-not all read. Query
what James has been left?
q. Colonel Graham and Reid
both at funeral-afterwards talk
ing in court. Must call on both.
He was in the middle of his
diary when a knock came at the
door and he hastily donned his
wig. One Of Hucks' maids handed
him an ial-looking letter, and
asked whether "she" would be
taking dinner.
Selden got rid of the girl and
eagerly tore the missive open. It
was from Livingstone, forwarded
to Miss Norton" from Scotland
Yard.
Dear Mr.. Selden lit ready,
As you are in charge of the in
vestigatons at the Abbey, I feel
that it would be only right to in
form, you, in accordance with your |
request, of the probable amount
that Sir Henry Sewerage left after
the various requests have been |
paid and the death duties settled.
It is of course impossible to give
more than an approximate figure,
and that depends very much on
the state of the stock market and
other considerations. but from nv
of the affairs of nv
late client I should estimate thar
it will not fail short of the sum of
e15O,O0O. This sum, as you are
aware by this time, has
been left Internationally to Mr..
James Connolly, who has been for
many years in Sir Henry'S employ.
and has been more of friend and
personal confdant than a butler.
As the will will be made public
when 1t is proved, / think it is
proper for me to inform you of
this fact. but let me warn you
that if the amount of the bequest
causes you to have any suspicious
Of James being implicated in this !
crime, I can assure you that I
think you are altogether wrong. In
saying this. I am speaking with
put prejudice, and as much in your
own interest as in that of James,
or whom I have high respect. !:
Faithfully yours. Il
. J. Livingstone.
"Humph!" Selden exclaimed. as
lie locked the letter away. THAT'S I
nice bouquet for Master James:
md he has been managing the af-
airs Of the dead baronet fer years.
nd has actually written his let I
ers for him." Ii
He opened a compact and put a {
ew touches to his face. II don't
HOnder Hucks is irving a mild