Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-06

" Gilbert now rather than Maud, who was the
dominating figure as ne sat in the wheel
chair with a dark blue robe worn over light
blue pajamas. In spite Of his paralyzed legs
pitifully thin and shrunken from disuse. there
was a compelling dignity about him with his
white hair his aristocratic profile and his
strong. competent hands folded in his lap
Gilbert may not have been SUCCESSFUL
lawyer, but he certainly possessed his fun
share of the cool. legal manner.
1t was comforting now.
Elaine and Simon came in ciilberts steady
gaze moved to his daughter
Elaine dear there is no need for YOU To
go through this you know
Elaine's face was white and impassive as a
mask. Thank you, Dad but I'd rather be
here"
Very well' G1bcrts fingers tapped on the
arm OF the wheel chair "Dr Thome and Ma
jor Clifford have arrived They are examining
the body and will be with us very shortly
He paused This has been a terrible shock
for all of us. But we must do everything in
our power to help the authorities
'Of course we will" The words came from
Maud gently calmly exactly as if she meant
them
AS she spoke the door opened and young
man OF about thrty-five in a sports coat and
grey flannel pants stood on the threshold
Something about his dark face with It's dark,
unapproachable eyes and family ironical
mouth was familiar to Kay. And she thought
with a stab OF alarm met him once with
Ivor. I'm sure Of it"
Gilbert said: Come in, Or. Thorne."
co THIS was Or. Thorne, the -coroHers- ply
- stefan the man at whose house Don Baird
had been having drink" at the time Of the
accident He moved 20 Elaine putting his
hand on her shoulder in tacit sympathy. Then
he turned 10 Gilbert
Major Clifford's still down on the dock"
he said in a soft. slightly lifting voice but
he'll be up soon I hate having you all go
through this but therel be a few ques-
tons"
Gilbert inclined his head.
Alice Lumsden who had been watching
from intent eyes echoed sharply; Questions
Why should there. =. ?"
"Of course there have to,,be questions.
Mauds serene voice stopped the sentence
I'm all accidents like this they have to know
exactly how it happened"
Mrs Chiltern is right" Or. Thorne's
gaze family curious now moved to the nurse
IN all accidents like this. we have TO know
exactly how it happened"
But he was drowned wasn't he ?" burted
Terry.
But of course he was drowned" Or
Thorne's quiet gaze turned to the boy There
was never any doubt about that, was there ?"
In the taut silence which had followed the
faint scraping Of vine against the window
sounded unnaturally loud Terry had flushed
scarlet and was staring down at his shoes
II only wondered l thought perhaps
something else. heart failure 49,"
81 see There was a tone in Dr. Thones
voice which Kay could not interpret Sud
denly he looked at her. Il believe you were
the one who found him Miss VINEYARD ,"
SO he knew her name, just she knew his
face Yes. Miss Morley and /"
He continued 10 look straight at her, pay
ing no attention to Simon. There are one or
two points would like cleared up. l wonder
if | could talk to you alone for a moment"
Kay could feel the others watching her.
Gilbert said:
you know the house. Doctor. You could
take Miss VINEYARD to the library"
IF she will be so kind"
The coroners physician stood back, waiting
for Kay TO make the first move. After sec
ond she crossed 20 the door. He followed
In the library Or. Thorne shut the door
behind them. Although there were a few
shelves stacked with current fiction, the room
DaU,