The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-03-13

( mo. no. Of course not. She was
very popular"
Her voice didn't sound right to
me, but / forgot it until later be-
cause the door opened and an
other girl came into the apart
ment. She stood just inside of the
door. looking at us with surprise.
In a bright green froek and a
squirrel Jacket she looked very
attractive. 7@ 6F
why. good morning" she said
IN a GREATNESS, high-pitched
voice.
What's your manner" barked
the Sergeant.
The girl looked at Adrianne
Wells, then turned to him and
said that she was Mary Ann
Rogers.
Il thought you weren't expect
ed in until this evening"" the Ser
geant said in an accusing tone.
i worked only hal day" She
looked at him questioningly. But
how did you know that?"
The Sergeant cleared his throat
impreSSively. II am Sergeant
Long of the Homicide SQUAD.
There's been some trouble here.
Where were you last night"
"At my aunt's on Fifty Seventh
Street"
He took the name and address
of the girls aunt, much to her
a m EN- ent, then told her
sketchily what had happened.
She looked stunned. Joan Rents
death was a complete shock to
her. I'd have bet my last cent on
that.
She took off her Jacket and
hat, dropped them on one Of the
beds and sat down stiffly in a
chair, her bright eyes fixed on
the Sergeant. She was one of the
most attractive girls I've ever
seen. She wore her hair in a
knot at the nape of her neck. and
1t was the most glorious shade OF
reddish. brown. Her eyes were
the same color. and when she
looked at me her smile was warm
and friendly. Even the Sergeant
softened when he spoke to her.
Redirected Mail
WHEN was the last time you
w saw Miss Kent?"
Last night. She hadn't been
feeling well. so I stopped in her
room for a moment to see how
she was"
did she seem worried?"
Mary Ann shook her head
slowly. "She had a bad cold, but
if there was anything else, the
matter she didn't mention it."
The Sergeant smiled at her
pleasantly. II hate to 60 on with
these questions" he said apollo
getically. "but you can see must
find out everything l can. What
time did you come home last
night?"
The girl wrinkled her brow
thoughtfully well, l left my
aunt'S about quarter to twelve
and got here about twenty min
utes past. l was going to stay all
night, but my aunt had unex-
pected guests and there wasn't
room."
The Sergeant swung around so
quickly to Adrianne Wells that
his notebook fell off his knee.
Then you thought Miss Rogers
wouldn't be here last night?"
II didn't know anything about
it," the girl said with a sharp
edge to her voice.
Miss Rogers. was she in the
apartment when you got homer"
There was a long pause. "No."
when did she come in?"
If Mary Ann hesitated it was
only for moment, then she said
slowly, II don't know I went
right to bed and to Sleep"
WAS she in when you Weakened
this morning."
Naturally"
| had to smile. The Sergeant's
face was a study.
When you came in the house
did you see anyone?"
"Yes. Mr.. Kimball was in the
front of the shop by the window.
and when / came in the door a
man brushed past me-"
Someone you know"
She hesitated again. "Pm not
sure"
"Who do you think it was?"
She glanced doubtfully at
Adrianne Wells. II thought it was
Mr.. Kincaid."
The Sergeant nodded. appa-
rently pleased, and said nothing
for a few minutes. His eyes were
fixed on Adrianne Wells, but she
didn't seem to notice it, for she
was lying back in the chair look
ing out of the window.
Where did Mr.. Kincaid move
to-" the Sergeant seemed to be
addressing no one in particular.
What was that?" Mrs. Evans
sat up.
The Sergeant glowered at her
and didn't repeat the question.
The girls looked at each other,
but neither answered. but Ser
geant Long intercepted the glance
that passed between them.
Someone is redirecting his
mail to new address. ! know
who did it by the handwriting. SO
you'd better speak up. Quickly
now. can't take all day. It will
only make trouble for you, if you
don't admit it.
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