Evening Star Newspaper, December 25, 1934, Page 27

¥ much obliged to you.” CHAPTER XXVIL MR. CRESSWELL. UNDERSTAND,” said Jimray earnestly. “You leave it to me, sir. I ain't one to miss much that's going on.” 1 picked up an' envelope from the table beside me, and jotted down Jerry's address and telephone number. “Here you are,” I said, “and here's 2 pound note just in case you want it. You're a stout fellow, Jlmmy and I'm 113 He slipped the money and envelope into his trousers pocket and grinned cheerfully. * %k 1 looked up from the typewritten document which I was holding in my hand. “But, hang it all,” I protested, “this is absurd!” Mr. Cresswell sipped his glass of port, and then, knocking the ash off his cigar, glanced at me over his spectacles. “And where precisely does the ab- !urcllty come in?” “Why, the whole thing's ridiculous. It's just a bare statement of your | out-of-pocket expenses. You haven't | charged a ha'penny for all the work | you've done yourself.” “I don't intend to.” He sat back, his head a little on one side and his face puckered up in a smile. “It has afforded me the utmost happiness to be able to help you, and no re- spectable solicitor charges for his own pleasures.” “That's all very well,” I expostu- lated, “but—"" “Now listen to me, my dear boy. Your father was my oldest friend, and for that reason, even if I wasn't as fond of you as I am, I wouldn't dream of taking any more of your money. This wretched business has already cost you the best part of 500 pounds. You will need what you have left—every penny of it. If I consulted my own wishes, I would much prefer to throw that piece of paper into the fire, and regard the whole thing as finished, but since you insist upon a | statement, you can send me a check for the amount stated there. Now, fill up your glass and don't let's argue about the matter any more.” I tucked the account into my inside packet, and carried out his instruc- tions. “So be it,” I said, “but I wish I could think of some way to express my gratitude. I'd like to make a full-length statue of you, and stick it up in the middle of Bedford Row.” His eyes twinkled. “It’s a tempt- ing suggestion, but I think, on the whole, I should be better satisfied if you were to tell me a little more about_your immediate plans and in- tentions.” He scrutinized me shrewdly. “So far, you know, you have been— how shall we put it?>—just a trifle evasive. I've a strong suspicion that you're up to something of which you're not quite certain that I should altogether approve.” I laughed to cover my embarrass- ment. “You make me feel exactly like George Washington,” I said. “Father, I cannot tell a lie.” I hesitated. “The truth is that I'm in a bit of a difi- culty. Certain things have happened the last two days which I am not at liberty to discuss. If I were, you would be the first person I should consult.” “I am glad to hear that, anyway. You mustn’t think I want to force your confidence, but if you are trying to get to the bottom of this mystery, and if you have discovered anything which throws a fresh light on Os- borne’s death, it's not altogether im- possible that my advice might be of some value.” “I can promise you one thing at| least,” I answered. “The very mo- ment I've any definite proof of what I'm looking for I shall come straight to you.” “Well, I wish you the best of for- tune.” He paused. “Do you propose to stay on with your friend Mordaunt, | or are you going back to your own | studio?” “I shall stop with Jerry for the time | being,” I said. “I can’t get on with- out somebody to talk to, and most | of the people I used to know have wiped me off their visiting list.” “Aren’t you taking rather an exag- gerated view of the situation?” “Not a bit,” I replied. “Look at | Seymour and look at my dear friends at the Royal United Arts. Oh, by the way, talking of that, I forgot to tell you that I'd sent in my resignation after all.” He shook his head. “I am sorry to hear it. From your own point of view I think you have taken a false step.” “Perhaps 80,” I admitted. “Any- how, it will be a great relief to Sey- mour, and it will save old Redland | to come out. the trouble of writing me an unpleas- ant letter.” “If you prefer to adopt & generous attitude, there’s no more to be said. Still, I cap’t help feeling that you have behaved in a rather quixotic manner. Legally speaking, your posi- tion was unassailable. You have done nothing which could be regarded as misconduct, and if the committee was foolish enough to expel you from the club, they would undoubtedly be lay- ing themselves open to an action for heavy damages.” “It wasn't generosity,” I objected. “I'm fed up with the whole stupid bunch, and until I've proved my in- nocence, I don't want to have any- thing more to do with them.” I fin. ished my glass and glanced at the clock. “About time I was toddling home,” I added. “I'm afraid I've kept you up to an unholy hour, but it's your fault for being so kind and having such wonderful port.” “There’s plenty more in the cellar when you feel like sampling it again.” He rose to his feet. “Well, good night, my boy. Take care of yourself, and if there's any possible way in which I can be of further help to you, don’t hesitate to let me know. I'll come and see you out because I fancy the servants-have gone to bed.' He accompanied me into the hall, and waving him good night as he stood on his doorstep, I started off along the deserted pavement of Bar- ton street. Considering all Cresswell’s kindness and generosity, I had felt distinctly uncomfortable at not being able to tell him the truth. Apart, however, from the fact that he would certainly disapprove of the line which Jerry and I proposed to take, there was the insurmountable bartier of my prom-| | ise to Sir William Avon. It was Sir Willam who had put us on to what, at all events, might prove to be the right track, and until he gave me permission to disclose his dealings with Osborne, I was in honor bound to respect his confidence. If I could discover the real mur- derer through my own efforts, the whole story would naturally be bound Failing that, the ~nly decent course was to stick to m: worc even if by doing so I robbed m:-.if of the much-needed help and counsel which Mr. Cresswell was in a position | |i to supply. As I emerged Into Parliament Square, the hands of Big Ben were pointing to half-past 11. It was a dark, windy night, with masses of black clouds chasing each other THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1934. 'Mnmeho'urothnllencuflmly worried about her. So strong was the sensation that I was half inclined to change my mind and order the taxi man to drive me to the Milan. On second thought, however, I abandoned the idea. Jimmy Fox brings bad Dews from the Milan, tomorrow. SOCIETY (Continued From Third Page.) Midshipman Charles Stump, Midship- man Edes Talman and Midshipman Thomas Turner. The ball room will be gaily decorated with flags, and supper will be served at 12:30 o’clock and duwlns will continue until early . 'The ball is not only given ‘Washingto: t recelvlnc line and the gay and colorful uniforms it will make a beautiful mceun threateningly across the sky. Spots | i of rain were already beginning to fall, and having no desire to get wet through, I stopped & passing taxi and instructed the man to take me to ‘Whitehall Court. During the brief drive my mind was chiefly occupied with thoughts of | [l Molly. In the absence of Jerry, who, in company with George, had set off for Leigh directly after breakfast, she and I had whiled away a pleasant and uneventful day wandering about Hampstead Heath, lunching at the Spaniards and walking back through Regent’s Park. She had been in the best of spirits and apparently not in the least nerv- ous. Nothing suspicious or unusual had happened since the incident with the waiter on the previous afternoon, and I had finally left her at the hotel at 6;30, when she had an- nounced het intention of having an early dinner, and reading a novel in her bed room. There was nothing in all this to make me the least apprehensive, and Listen In . . . Tomorrow morning! 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See this suite—relax in it and realize how comfortable it is. $7 Delivers—Balance in con- venient payments, plus a small carrying charge. Quaker Lace Window Panels Made to sell for $2.00 to $395 Fine quality materials, all heavily fringed. Third Floor Priscilla Curtains 77c~ Fine marquisettes in cushion dots. Full 4-inch ruffles, with matching tie backs. 72 inches wide to the pair and full length. Ivory or ecru. Third Floor . | lace officiating. gt ot -namunumwna- from she is Hn. Elizabeth Peterson announces the marriage of her daughter Alice Mildred to Mr. Hugh Willlam Berger, son of Mr. Henry P. Berger of New Orleans, La.,, December 15, the cere- mony taking place in the rectory of the Eutau Place Baptist Church in Baltimore, Md., the Rev. O. C. 8. 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