The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-05-29
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The mystery Of her stolen ring
vas something she intended TO
solve herself. if il were possible.
and she instinctively felt that
Beatty wasn't the man 10 whom
To tell a secret.
The district attorney. however,
was not one TO be too easily dis
couraged. and he went over the
same ground again and again. She
purposely had omitted mention
of Leah Seldes' name when she
first told her story, but when
Beatty seemed so determined to
learn who her friend was. she fin
ally told him.
Now she supposed poor Leah
would be dragged into this, too.
but there was no help for IT
Finally, deciding nothing more
could be learned from the girl.
Beatty walked over to the water
cooler in the corner and helped
himself to a drink. Then he said
something in q low tone to Lieu
tenant Morgan. The officer opened
the door, and called:
Come in, boys"
Garry Cameras
Half q dozen men, a couple OF
them very young, the others Of
varying ages. trouped into the
room. Two of the men. Madge
noticed, carried cameras.
This Is Miss Madge Kendall.
boys" Beatty said, with 4 gesture
toward her. I've been question
ing her about the Bryce case"
Mind if we ask few ques-
tons, Mr.. Bestty?" one of the
men asked.
Go right ahead,' The dis
trict attorney waved his hands,
as though he was no longer in
terested.
We're from the newspapers.
Miss Kendall the man who had
spoken first said, You're the
daughter of Forbes Kendall the
reform candidate for mayor. aren't
you >"
Madge nodded, and felt sick at
heart as she saw through Beatty's
game. This publicity wouldn't do
her father any good. The papers
blazing with the news that she
had been questioned about the
murder Of Walton Bryce.
Two of the papers, the Mercury
Tribune and the Sphere, she knew
were opposing her father bitterly
In the campaign. Somehow, they'd
distort whatever she said. Her
only chance was To keep silent,
but she couldn't stop the camera
men from swapping pictures of her.
The girl stole a glance at War
ing and saw his jaw square as
though he thoroughly disspproved
of his chiefs maneuver in tossing
her TO the wolves"
Just what do you know about
Walton Bryce and his murder? ?"
one of the reporters demanded.
I've given all the information
I have about Mr.. Bryce to Mr..
Beatty" she said. I'm sure he'll
be glad TO answer your questions"
Approving Twinkle
She glanced about the room
again and she was quite sure that
there was an approving twinkle
in the eyes of Victor Waring at
her strategy.
And now, Mr.. Beatty, If there's
nothing more, do you suppose I
might 60 homer" Madge asked.
ITS quite late, you know"
"I'll have one of my men take
you, Miss Kendall" the district at
torney said.
Thanks, but can get cab"
She breathed deeply the fresh
night air as she stepped out of the
front door of the Hall of Justice.
She was half way to the curb to
hail cab, when Dan Nichols left
a car and walked swiftly toward
her.
Dan" she exclaimed. I'm glad
to see you. VIII you take me
home ,"
Nichols unfolded newspaper
he had in his hand, and held IL up
80 she could read the big black
headline by the street light.
What in the world does this
mean" he demanded. The head
line read
KENDALL'S DAUGHTER
QUESTIONED IN
BRYCE MURDER