Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 187, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 December 1923 — Page 12

BEGIN HERE TODAY Sir Charles Abingdon en gages Paul Harley, criminal Investigator, to find out why Sir Charles is kept under surveillance by persons unknown to him. Harley dines at the Abingdon home. Sir Charles fails from his chair in a dying condition. Abingdon's last words are "Nieol Brinn" and “Fire-Tongue." Dr. MeMurdoch pronounces death due to heartfailure. Harley claims that Sir Charles was poisoned and calls on Nicol Brinn to ask him the meaning of “FireTongue." Brian refuses to tell the Phil Abingdon, daughter of Sir Charles, makes friends with Harley. Harley is disturbed when he learns that Phil is friendly with a handsome and wealthy Oriental named Ormuz Khan. NO WGO ON WITH THE STORY HIL ABINGDON repeated the weary sigh and turned her ■ J head aside, glancing down to where with one small shoe she was restlessly tapping the floor of the cab. They were both silent for some moments. "Don’t you trust me?” she asked, suddenly. “Or don't you think I am clever enough to share your confidence?” ‘‘l both trust you and respect your Intelligence,” he answered, quietly. “If I withhold anything from you, I am prompted by a very different motive from the one you suggest.” She did not answer him. but stared abstractedly out of the cab window; and Harley did not break this silence, much as he would have liked to do so. He was -mentally reviewing his labors of the preceding day when. In the character of a Colonial visitor

THE CALLER PROVED TO BE INSPECTOR WESSEX. with much time on his hands, he hat haunted the Savoy for hours in the hope of obtaining a glimpse of Ci muz Khan. His vigil had been fruitless. “Here we are,” said Phil Abingdon. She alighted, and Harley dismissed the cabman and followed the girl into Doctor McMurdoch’s house. Here he made the acquaintance of Mrs. McMurdoch, who, as experience had taught him to anticipate, was as plump and merry, and vivacious as her husband was lean, gloomy and taciturn. We were waiting for you. dear,” she said wh--n the formality of presenting Hariey was over. “Are you quite sure that you want to go?” Phil Abingdon nodded She had raised her veil, and Ilaney could see that her eyes were full of tears. “I should like to see the flowers." she answered. She was staying at the McMurdoch’s house, and as the object at present In view was that of a visit to her old home, from which the funeral of Sir Charles Abingdon was to take place on the morrow, Harley became suddenly conscious of the fact that his presence w;is inopportune. But Phil Ab’-’gdon had her own views on the matter. She stepped up beside him and linked her arm in his. Asa result he found himself a few* minutes later entering the hall of the late Sir Charles' house. The first thing that had struck Har ley on entering the ho> had been an overpowering perfurr. ? hyacinths. Now he saw when ce it arose; for, conspicuous amid the wreaths and

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crosses, was an enormous device formed of hyacinths. Its proportions dwarfed those of all the others. “It’s wonderful,” said the girl, moving forward and drawing Harley along with her. She glanced from the card up to his face, which was set in a rather grim expression. “Ormuz Khan has been so good,” she said. “He sent his secretary to see if he could be of any assistance yesterday, but I certainly had not expected this.” Presently the party returned to the neighboring house of the physician. Almost before they were seated in the doctor’s drawing room he voiced his disapproval. “Phil,” he said, Ignoring a silent appeal from his wife, “this is, mayhap, no time to speak of the matter, but I’m not glad to see the hyacinths.” Mrs. McMurdocch's glance becamo positively beseeching, but the physician Ignored it. “As your father’s oldest friend,’ 'he continued,. “I feel called upon to remark that It isn’t usual for strangers to thrust their attentions upon a bereaved family.” “Oh.” said Phil Abingdon with animation, "do I understand that this is also your opinon. Mr. Harley?” “Asa man of the world," declared Dr McCurdoch. gloomily, “It cannot fall to be.” Tears began to. trickle down Phil I Abingdon’s cheeks. “Oh, my dear, my dear!” cried little Mrs. McMurdoch. running to her side. But the girl sprang up. escaping j from the encircling arm of the mothj erly old lady. She shook her head j disdainfully, as if to banish tears and I weakness, and glanced rapidly around : from face to face. “I think you are • all perfectly cruel and horrible." she i said in a choking voice, and ran out. CHAPTER IX Two Report s On returning to his office Paul Harley found awaiting him the report : of the man to whom he had entrusted the study of the movements of Nicol Brinn Miss Smlih the typist, had gone, i for it was after 6 o'clock, and Innes i alone was on duty. He came in as i Harley, placing his hat and cane upon the big writing table, sat down to ! study the report. “Inspector Wessex rang up, Mr. : Harley, about an hour ago. He said he would be at the ya/d until six.” “Has he obtained any Information?" asked Paul Harley, wearily, glancing it his little table clock. 'He said he had had insufficient ' time to do much In the matter, but that there were one or two outstanding fact, which might interest you." “AhJi” murmured Harley. He took ,up the telephone. “City 400.” he said, j . . . . “is that the commission- | er's office. New Scotland Yard? i . . . Paul Hariey speaking. Would | you please inquire if Detective In- | spector Wessex has gone?" While awaiting a reply he looked up at Innes. "Is there anything else?” jhe asked. "Oniy the letters. Mr. Harley.” “Leave the lette-s, then; 1 will see !to them. You need not wait.” A moment later, as his secretary bade him good-night and went lit of the office: ■'Hello ” said Harlev, speaking into the mouthpiece . . . “The inspector has i gone? Perhaps you would ask him to ! ring me up in the morqing.” He replaced the receiver on the hook. Resting h.s chin in his hands, he i began to read from the typewritten : pages before him. H;s assistant’s re | port was conceived as follows; Re Mr. Nicol Brinn ot Raleigh j House. Piccadilly, W. I Mr. Nicol Brinn is an American | citizen, born at Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb. ! 15, 1884. He is the son of John Nicolas ! Brinn of the same city, founder of the I firm of J. Nicolas Brinn, Incorporated, * later reconstituted un ler the style of j Brinn’s I.'niversai Electric Supply Corporation. Nicol Brinn is a graduate of Har-

vard. He has traveled extensive'v in nearly all parts of the world and has access to the best society of Europe and America. He has a reputation for erbentricity. has won numerous sporting events as a gentleman rider: was the first airman to fly over the Rockies: took part in the Uruguay rebellion of 1904. and held the rank of lieutenant x colonel of field art.llery with the American forces during the great war. He has published a work on big tame and has contributed numerous :ravel articles to American periodicals. On the death of Mr. Brinn, senior, in 1914, he inherited an enormous fortune and preponderating influence in the B. U E. S. C. . He has never taken any active part 'n conduct of the concern, but has lived a restless ad wandering life in various parts of the world. Mr. Nicol Brinn is a confirmed bachelor. I have been unable to find that he has ever taken the slightest interest in any woman other than his mother throughout is career. Mr3. J. Nicolas Brinnis stin living in Cin Cincinnati, and there is said to be a strong bond of affection between

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remained engaged in earnest conversation until ten minutes to three. The Rt. Hon. gentleman proceeded to the House of Comtnotis and Mr. Brinn to an auction at Christie’s. He bought two oil paintings. He then returned to his chambers and did not reappear again until 7 o’clock. He dined alone at a small and unfashionable restaurant In Soho, went jn to his box at Covent Garden, where he remained for an hour, also alone, and then went home. He had no callers throughout the day. Deliberately Paul Harley had read the report, only removing his hand from bis chin to turn over the pages. Now from the cabinet at his elbow lie took out his tin of tobacco and, filling and lighting a pipe, lay back, eyes half closed, considering what he had learned respecting Nicol Brinn. He found himself helplessly tied, (n which direction should he move and to what end? As was his custom, he took a pencil and wrote upon a little block: “Find means to force Brinn to speak.” He lay back in hi,B chair again, deep in thought, and presently added the note. * "Obtain interview with Ormuz Khan.”. Just he he replaced the pencil on the table, his telephone bell rang. The call reproved to be his friend. Inspector Wessex. “Hello, Mr. Harley,” said the inspector. “I had ftocasion to return ' '• >Y- .. -

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and stadium, Bryan Field, in honor of the head of the Institution,, President Bryan declined the honor. “The glory of our Memorial building belongs only to the veterans," he declared. Northcutt Laaker post of the American Legion, has determined to keep Dillsboro clean. Receptacles for trash and wastepaper are to be placed on the street corners by the members. The Lincoln Club, a permanent auxiliary to the Republican organization of Allen County Is now organized with O. N. Heaton as president. An active season will start with a mass meeting of members Jan. 1. 140 Prisoners “Serving” Fines Nearly 140 men in the Indiana State Farm, having served regular sentences, are serving additional time as payment for fines and costs, Ralph Howard, superintendent of the institution, has reported to Governor McCray, Os the total number, fortyfive are Marion County men. Howerd’s list shows. Through the pardon board’s plan of allowing prisoners to pay fines In installments, tremor McCray says he hopes to materially reduce the number of inmates. Dartmouth Alumni to Meet Local alumni of Dartmouth College will meet Jan. 12 to complete a permanent organization. Dr. Walter F. Kelly Is chairman of a committee chosen Tuesday evening at the SpinkJurma.

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