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He nodded to the small volume that layat the dead mans side. Men stumble over
pebbles, never overmountains.
Give my regards to the youngest Chan, said Kirk.
So,perhaps, is the murder of Hilary Galt. Were those records the prize for
which the killer made frantic search? Hetook out a handkerchief and waved it
toward the girl on the top deck. I had gone out into the garden- Again she
related herexperience. Good luck, Chan told her, dogs me in such matters.
The
Captain took down their names and addresses, and dismissedthem. And if any one
asks any questions, you know nothing. Iknew something would happen when the
lights were turned off. Ive got a bit of information I believe you should have,
the newspaperman continued. He made a deep bow, and went through the
reception-room into the hall. They looked up inquiringly as the threefrom below
entered. But if thiswas my case I would think about book, Captain Flannery. But
I had made room here for Sir Frederic.
She notedthe book, and her eyes strayed
wonderingly to the stocking feet.
Hetook out a handkerchief and waved it toward
the girl on the top deck.
And the cutting about Eve Durand remained in Sir
Frederics purse? So fortunate you still hang on, headded to the girl. Thats
awfully kind of you, said the girl. Thats awfully kind of you, said the girl.
Its painfully lonesome up where the fog begins without atleast one guest.
Not
more than half an hour, replied the doctor.
There was a moments breathless
silence, and then Mrs.
If he seeks to proceed beyondHonolulu, rough hands will
restrain him. I had gone out into the garden- Again she related
herexperience.
Not more than half an hour, replied the doctor. Ive got a bit of
information I believe you should have, the newspaperman continued. A
stout,middle-aged man led the procession; he was Mr. He repeated the brief
conversation he had overheard in theadjoining cabin. Sir Frederic evidently
madesuch cases his hobby. Why, its the year-book of the CosmopolitanClub.
So
fortunate you still hang on, headded to the girl. For one brief instant he
thought themask had dropped from those weary, disillusioned eyes.
Well, that
was some little affair up at theKirk Building last night. Francis in my
mind,and do you know what I think?
Sir Frederic English detective, and great
one. It is, I am told, amatter that is easily arranged.
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