Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 October 1940 — Page 18

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New York Jungle

By Wray Wade Severn

YESTERDAY—Gundrum suggests that they all agree on a story to tell police. He suggests that a robber entered the house, ransacked Adam's room, hunting something, possibly a map of a diamond mine. The thief came down to the Jungle, shot Adam, stole the map and

escaped in the storm. While Sidney hesitates, Marta says she intends to bring Adam’s murderer to justice, regardless of the cost. )

CHAPTER EIGHT PATRICIA LANGDON crossed to the window to see how close the police car might be, then announced: > “The police have not come. It’s our own car. The chauffeur has just driven into the rear.” Togi returned then. He still showed the effects of his illness, but if he had been putting two and two together and making four out of the reasons for his recent questioning, Juis inscrutable eyes did not reveal

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“Henry Barkes return with packages from village, Mrs. Langdon,” he told Pat. “Road vely bad,” he say. One big tree uproot on state road make detour necessary. Take much time.” “What sort of man is Henry Barkes, Togi?” Sidney asked. Togl’s almond lids lifted disparingly. “Henly Barkes think self big man. Too much good to work like should in private family.” “Hasn’t he always been a private chauffeur?” “Maybe not. I get through agency. References vely good.” “What did he say when you told him about Mr. Langdon?” “Henly Barkes vely busy just now. He bling in packages. I not tell him Mr. Langdon shot.” “I'll speak with him,” Sidney said. As the only member of the household who had not been on the Jungle side of the locked door, Barkes commanded unusual interest. Sidnely was surprised to find that he knew him. The man had been | a broker's clerk for years and they | had frequent contacts. Then the] firm had failed and Sidney had taken his patronage elsewhere. “How do you do, Mr. Braitwood.” Barkes greeted the lawyer, uncomfortably, after the valet had left the two men alone. You must be surprised to see me here, in this ca- | pacity.” “How did it happen?” asked sympathetically. “I'd been unemployed for nearly a year,- when one of our old customers offered me an opportunity to drive for him. Then he couldn't afford a chauffeur and I landed here.” = EJ 2 “THE TIMES ARE unusual,” Sid-] ney agreed. “The house was robbed | while you were away. You won't| | mind answering some questions?” | © “Certainly not. Fire away.” arkes flushed nervously. “Seen anyone loafing about the place since you came?” “No. There haven't been any strangers here since I came until today, when the house party arrived.” “Have you noticed anything unusual in, anyone’s behavior?” Barkes paused. “I certainly haven't seen much of what you'd call ‘honeymoon stuff’ between the Langdons,” he replied. “They are the most unusual bride and groom I ever saw. Not that that has any bearing on a robbery.” Sidhey made no comment and the man floundered on as if he felt that more was expected of him and he wanted to deliver. “I never liked that Togi,” he added. “He has charge of the entire household. He—even engaged me, before Mr. Langdon landed. And he signs checks for the household expenses.” “Togi has been with Mr. Langdon for years,” Sidney explained. “Did you pass any cars as you drove home?” “Only one: As I turned off the state road for a detour a green sedan shot past me. It's a wonder that it kept the road at all in that washout and at the speed it was making. One of the men in it was looking out the rear window. But it was too dark to identify him.” “Then you didn’t notice the license number?” «Never thought of it,” Barkes hesitated. “I, myself, can account for every moment since I left this house,” he said nervously. «1 had several errands to do, sup-

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—By Raeburn Van Buren

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WE'VE GOT A NEW A RAW KIDII! HELL BE A STAR!! CAL APP=HIS / NINE DAYS WINDER—AND "BATHLESS AN’'/ THEN FADE OUT THE PUBBECKY" IS THE LIC WILL DEMAND MY BIGGEST LAUGH SEN-) STURF! YOU'LL GET SATION IN NEWS - THOUSANCS OF + PAPERS!!! HAVENT ) , LETTERS! NOU HEARD? /

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he roads about Langdon!in my life.

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She selected the most in to the police when they come.

They'll want to examine it, see if it's been fired recently. - Let's have a look at that gun, Barkes.’ The chauffeur was startled. “I— I left it in the car. Mr. Braitwood.” he (3xplained. “I'll get it. . .-. Mrs.

dea, - don’t know!Langdon will remember telling me

You ask her.” “I intend to,” Sidney answered. “You'd better stay in the house until the police arrive, Barkes. For your own good.” “There's a car coming up the drive now,” Barkes interrupted. (To Ee Continued)

(All events, names and characters in this | ‘story are fictitious.) =