Had this odd policemandropped in merely to discuss
prohibition?
I found it under my door when I awoke this morning,
the actor told him. I can only say again that Iam quite positive I saw the ring. The
girl smiled at him and dropped on to a beach chair.
Because its the truth, Julie answered bravely. One
man, and who would believe hecould act so careless?
But reluctantly I must approachsubject of last
nights homicide. Languishing in such a state, how gladly I hear you talk. MacMaster
will tell you what happened after that.
Stepping out onthe lawn, he went over to a beach
swing where Bradshaw and the girl weresitting.
But that is always to be expected in
mywork.
I would never have expected tofind this
here.
Our companystranded, and I went out to Mr.
Eight-thirty-two it was then, and I made the change. I am Inspector Chan of the
Honolulu police. He would have preferredto do this thing himself. I have
alwaysadmired the fellow, though heaven knows he has never been any toofriendly to
me. I desire to make inquiriesof you regarding last night.
When the moment comes, Imsure Ill have strength for
two.
Jessopanswered the door, perfect in manner and
attire, as always. He sat for a moment with a frown on his handsomeface. As
shepassed over the missive, I distinctly saw, gleaming on her right hand,the ring in
question.
When I first became her secretary I shut my eyes to
it,because Im no tale-bearer.
If we are to work together I must, ofcourse, know
what you are doing.
Because its the truth, Julie answered bravely.
Within last hour I think I see faint glimmer of light ahead. I wont use it, Charlie,
promised the boy.
As I told you last night, Miss Fanes servants were
alwayscheating her.