The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-13

Pearl John2" He looked at him sus-
piciously.
IF It was true, why should /
do away with herr" was the cold
reply.
Bob took a turn about the
room, then halted. why should
any Of the things happen that
have happened since we came
here?" he demanded. Tell me
that" Without giving the other
man chance TO speak, he rushed
on, answering his own question.
Its because you planned TO get
things into your own hands here,
and have used lis as alibis. The
more, the better for your pur-
pose. That's why my car couldn't
be fixed, why word hasn't been
sent to the proper officers. The
de Forests didn't want anyone
messing into their family feud."
With smothered oath, Pearl
John jerked around, but Ramon
eripped his arm. mot so fast
now. I've got a few things to
settle with him, myself, first. Just
where do come in, may I ask,
Bob?"
Ramon's black eyes flashed. "And
what makes you so sure Angelique
doesn't know anything about all
this? Has she been practicing
charms on you, too? What about
the Indian? How do you know he's
really Disappeared"
1t was this last thought that
cooled Bob's fury somewhat. He
ran one hand across his eyes and
stood, looking at the others, with
despair on his face. I've got to
find her." he said. 1--WE got tot"
He turned to Ramon. what did
you mean about Angelique?" he
asked.
"Nothing-except that since she
seems to be able to wrap any man
on the place about her pretty
finger 1t isn't improbable that she
may know more about affairs here
than she Is letting on?"
well ask her." Pearl John de-
Cided suddenly and went In search
OF her. The others sat modify,
waiting.
In a short time Pearl John
opened the door for Angelique
and she came into the room, cast
ing quick glance at each of the
men.
"Well?" she asked.
Bob walked over to her. Are
you sure you don't know where
Betty WEIGH is?" he asked.
Il suppose you think I carried
her away or something's" she an
swered sarcastically.
II didn't say that" he told her.
II asked II you knew where she
is."
For moment, only the crackle
Of the fire was heard In the room.
Then the girls lovely eyes slowly
filled with tears. How should I
know" she sobbed. How do I know
that I won't be the next one to be
struck down? Oh, why did I ever
come to this terrible place. I'm
afraid to close my eyes for fear
someone will grab me, or the I'M
buried dead people in this house"
She collapsed in a suddering heap In
a chair, her face white with terror.
"Oh, please, Ramon, take me awayH
She turned appealing to him.
Bob turned furiously on the
other two. What did I tell you?
II you two find any pleasure in
tormenting girl, don't"
He helped Angelique to her feet
and led her to the door. Forgive
us, Angelique," he begged. And
try not to be so afraid. Well get
out Of this somehow" He closed
the door behind her, and came
back to the others.
II hope that satisfies you" he
said. THE next thing. one Of you
will be saying that the girls
pushed Pearl Pierre over the cliff.
No--a man or men did all of the
things that have been done
around here, and still think you
both know more than you're will
Ing to admit"
80 that's it?" sneered Ramon.
you, perfect stranger to both
OF us. have the nerve to accuse us
of crimes that you yourself may
have committed. Don't forget that
neither of us ever laid eyes on you
before the night we picked you up
on the road and brought you here.
How do we know that you didn't
stage the trouble with your car Just
to get in here?"
For a moment Bob saw red. The
other mans haunting face swan
before him, and he struck driv-
ing blow straight into that sheer.
Ramon crashed back against