The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-10-01

, and see that 1t Is delivered 70
John Long at the Harbor Masters
office at once"
VERY good, Milford"
Inspector NARROW turned out to
be pleasant, very much be.
specialized young man Of the new
type in which Scotland Yard had
become interested Of late.
He was in multi and only his
eyes, which were Shrewd and pene-
trating, indicated any special
measure Of intelligence. Matres.
ser welcomed him with q friendly
nod.
This is my secretary" he said,
indicating Yates. HE knows .
great deal more about this affair
than I do and in any case you
can speak quite freely before him.
Any progress2"
The young man smiled.
Plenty" he replied. 1.-THE only
trouble is to know quite how much
we are to use. That's why came
down with Finch from the Yard.
It's rather an unusual case"
THE facts are simple enough"
MatreSser observed.
Eyes, the facts are very simple"
the young man repeated. "The
only trouble is the complications
with NTH.
Il am the liaison officer between
M17B and Scotland Yard, Finch
naturally wants to make q clean
job Of it, which is, on the face Of
it, impossible"
Where do ! come in, so far IS
you are concerned?" MatreSser
asked bluntly.
Your appearance In the matter
is only q negative one. I am In
structed not to allow any arrest
without your permission"
NEED EVIDENCE
'That," MatresSer said firmly,
"is of the utmost importance. Do
I understand that you are in
position to put your hand upon the
guilty persona"
mot quite, sir. We need q little
more circumStantial evidence"
DO you expect any help from
me?"
Not at all, sir. On the contrary,
my general instructions were not
to trouble you until the case was
completed. Finch, however, is max.
ing matters difficult"
I'm what respect?"
nOsfia nNlTR -
a question or two Of a member Of
your household. told him that
must consult you first"
Very conSiderate. Who Is the
persona"
"Mademoiselle Stamier, the
young Austrian lady. I believe she
holds the position Of companion
to your sister, Lady Ann"
quite right"
'It is always the foreigner that
these Scotland Yard men suspect"
NARROW observed. Half criminal
already, according to them"
well, you won't find much Of
the criminal about MademoiSell0
Stamier," MatresSer assured his
companion.
Henry" he said turning to
Yates, TRY and see If you can I'M
earth the young lady. rather be.
lieve she is playing squash"
CAME AS SHOCK
Elisabeth came in, swinging her
racquet, straight from the squash
courts. The slight tinge Of color
in her cheeks was exceedingly be.
coming.
Her eyes were bright, she seemed
entirely free from any apprehen-
sions. Nevertheless. MatreSser'S
first few words seemed to come
as a shock to her.
II do not mind answering any
questions, Of course" she said
doubtfully, but what Is there I
can tell anyone about the matter?
It was nowhere near DR.. An
drews' house on the day when the
murder was supposed to take
place."
She accepted the chair which
MatreSser had wheeled round for
her and she faced her induisitor.
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have you not, Miss Stamier?"
"a tiny tWo-Seater-yeS.
did you drive into Norwich on
Monday?"
IT think it was Monday-yes."
"Shopping?"
II made some purchases. I also
sent off some kilograms. This was
the same day when the man was
picked up in the turnip field and
taken to the Doctors"
Precisely" NARROW agreed. 1T
is just about the shopping I want
to ask. You went to Callard. the
chemist?"
II did"
II am not suggesting that it had
anything to do with what actu-
ally occurred" NARROW continued
smoothly, but you did buy a ny.
podermic outfit there. didn't you?"
II think I did-also some tooth
powder and some orris root"
why did you buy the hypoder.
mic syringe?"
TT was a commission.
you bought it for someone
else?"
Eyes"
''I am afraid I must ask you for
whom?"
She frowned.
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