Evening Star Newspaper, October 29, 1930, Page 24

The*Scarab Murer Case By S. S. Van Dine Copyright, 1930, by 8. 5. Van Dine. INSTALLMENT XVIL it extended his arms and '.hem fall in a broad resignation. Then ‘went, h'om the museum. In a few moments he returred ‘with Scarlett in tow. 'Vance drew up several chairs. By his deliberate manner I realized that he regarded the conference with highly important. At the not aware of what was in : ot 131 Pt Scarlett as his chief source tion. But before the day was only too clear to me. With racy and precision he had one man who could supply it were needed to solve the yle. And the things Vance from Scarlett that afternoon ved to be the determining factors in solution of the case. ‘Without preliminaries Vance informed mhflefl of the altered status of Dr. i géi .E.‘ Q 2 » or did I understand why he | lf has not forgotten Mrs. Bliss in his you happen to know, Scarlett, n he mlda any provision for her?” “As 1 understand it.” Scarlett ex- plained, “he left a very considerable for- tune to Meryt. I have only Hani's word for it; but he once mentioned to me that Kyle had willed her a large amount, Hani was elated over the fact, for there’s no doubt he has a very deep, doglike affection for her.” “And what of Salveter?” | T presume that Kyle has taken care |of him generously. Kyle was not mar- | ried—whether his loyalty to Meryt's mother was responsible for his bachelor- hood, I can’'t say—and Salveter was his only nephew. Moréover, he liked Salveter immensely. I'm inclined to think that when the ] is read it'll be found he left Meryt and Salveter equal amounts.” Vance turned to Mafkham. “Could you have one of your various diplomatic coadjuters find out ‘confi- dentially about Kyle's will? I've a no- THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, turned. “The moment this thing breaks in the papers Kyle's attorneys will come forward. I'll use a little pressure.” Vance again addressed Scarlett. “I believe you told me that Kyle had recently begun to balk at the expenses of the Bliss expeditions. Can you sug- gest any reason for his deflection other thnn lack of immediate results?” “No-0." Scarlett idered a moment. “You know, expeditions such as Dr. Bliss had planned are deucedly expen- sive luxuries, and the results, of course, are highly problematic. Furthermore, however successful they are, it takes a long time to produce any tangibie evi- dence of their value. Kyle was getting impatient; he was not an Egyptologist and knew little of such matters; and he may have thought that Dr. Bliss was on an extravagant wild-goose chase at his expense. Fact is, he intimated last year that unless some definite results were obtained during the new excava- tions he'd not go on doling out money. That was why the doctor was so anx- fous last night to present a financial report and to have Kyle see the new treasures that arrived yesterday.” “There was nothing personal in Kyle's attitude?” +‘To the contrary. All the relation- ships were very friendly. Kyle liked Bliss personally and respected him im- mensely. And Bliss had only praise and gratitude for Kyle. . No, Vance, you'll find nothing by going at it from | that angle.” terview with Kyle? Was he worried or sanguine?” mnnmnmm-mm.dn his ;etflwr I should say,” he answered at length, “His state of mind was what might be described as philoso] hlfl: He's inclined to be easy-going—takes things as they come—and he has a rare amount of self-control. The serious scholar at all times—of you compre- . . Vance put out his dlll’!"e lnd ‘folded his hands behind head. “But what do you think vwld have been the effect on Dr. Bliss if Kyle had refused to finance the ex- ' say. He'd probably have looked for c‘plt&l elu- where—remember, he had mad strides in his work despite the cht th.'. a)! hld got actually entered Intef’s mb. “And what was young Salvter's atti- tude in the face of a possible cessation of the excavations?” “He was more upset about it than the doctor. . Salveter has unbounded enthusiasm and he made several pieas 3 idsthe g= == ORACK-SHOT u ROACH hea; rstand he even lorqo hll lnhenhm if Kyle the expedition through.” no mistakin’ Salveter's ear- did not open it, and -t ta) it with Tngers. e ‘nother his point I want to u! you Abo\lt. Scarlett,” he said presently. “How does Mrs. Bliss regard her husbang's work?" ‘The question was vague—purposely s0, I imagine; and Scarlett was a little 122l But after & moment he re- - Meryt is quite the loyal wife. During the first year or 80 of her mar- riage she was most interested in all the OCTOBER 29, 1930, him, as you kno his 'xped|- tion. uwdln-mt-nduluutm of thing, seemed pefluuy hlppy But—to lell you the truth, interest has been 'lnln' o! late. A racial reaction, I take it. The tian blood in her is a powerful luence. Her mother was almost fanatical on the subject of n sanetity, and very pwud: resen the so-called desecra- tion of the tombs of her ancestor: Western barbarians—as she. design: all Occidental scientists. But Meryt has never ve er own opinion—I'm | 0] that some of her though, please understand. Meryt has b‘hfi? -bmlufcly loyal to Bliss -rx{; his chosen wor “Hani mly have had something to do d | launched against Hani when he came . | and chewed the stem of his \m.n her state of mind,” commented Clergyman Dead at 104. mom.lommnm- I to be the world's oldest point of service and years of life, today aged 104. He had been minister of the MIII]- ligan Presbyterian Church nearly .79 barely possil her | luctantly, and Iapsed into silence. vwee tenaciously pursued the sub- Mm ble, I'd say. And I'd go evon Tarther To & suspicion that Dr. Bliss himself recognized Hani's influ ence on his wife and became bitterly resentful. You recall the tirade he lmn the museum this morning. He nly accused Hani of poisoning Mrs. Bliss’ mind. Scarlett moved uneaslly in |h|s chair | pipe. (To be continued.) e g Portugal has two mbercumu deaths an hour. WooDwWARD & LOTHROP LO™ 1™ F oND G STREETS e CRACK- SHO “Mr. Markham has decided to pone the doctor's arrest. The evi ence ng. We've discovered several things, which, from the legal point of view, threw ser\ou.s doubt on his guilt. The fact is, - lett, we've come to the concusion that investigation is necess'ry before ‘We can make any definite move.” Bcarett appeared greatly relieved. “By Jove, Vance, 'Im frightfully llld of that!” he exclaimed with complete conviction. “Dr. Bliss' guilt is unthink- able. What could possibly have been the man's motive? Kyle was his bene- factor—" “How did the doctor feel last night tion the data would help us materially.” about the possible outcome of his in- “It might be done’” Markham re- DEATH Order Your Personal Christmas Greeting Cards Now from Our dutstanding Collection ENGRAVING, FIsT FLOOR. . For Little Women. .. Half-Size Coats With a Full Measure of Style Fit without Drastic Alterations On Sale Now . . . ve you any ideas on the subject?” Vance interrupted. Scarlett shook his head emphatically. ‘/Not. the ghost of an idea. 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