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Show LEHI FREE PRESS. LEHI. UTAH The KENNEL MURDER CASE ti tr i 1 SI ,i it Coprr!ht by i , - SYNOPSIS I Vance, crlma expert. loveatl-- i the eupposed aulcida of Archer With District Attorney Markham, house. They find - goee to Coe'e .jda, a friend of Coe'e, there: also The door cf the jor Grassl, a guest. in-4h chamber la bolted from the Coe is seated, u It. force They elver In bis right hand and a hui-- : Markham bole In hie temple. aks It Is suicide. Vance says it la Medical Examiner Doremus fder. lares Coe had been dead for hours tn the bullet entered hia head. A tnd. made by a dagger, la found he body, and there la proof that at was fully dressed when he was find a ibed. The Investlgatora snded Scottish terrier tn a room of Coe house. Vance declares the anl- wiu prove an important connect- link. Brisbane Cos. Archer's broth-l- a believed to have left for Chicago ' previous afternoon, but his dead the ii discovered In a closet In Chl-4 4 home. Vance Interrogatea the from Brisbane died cook, Liang. stab In the back, aa In Archer's a Vance, searching Brisbane's coat, waxed thread attached to a bent and a darning needle. A lipstick, waste-ke- t. In Archer Coe'a lowered Indicates that a woman called him the night o the murder. By stipulating the string, the bent pin the darning needle found in Brian's pocket, Vance bolts Archer Vs door from the outside. take Wrpfio fnt- - . a u"s lover, too un-sympathetic. . . . i tliink ,.u hav(J converse with him. He stepped to the te'k.phone. A later he was talking with Wrede conversation was very brief, but """"S u ance JotteJ down some notes on the phone pad. When he had replaced the receiver Markham gave an exasperated grunt. hy should you be concerned with W rede's former pets?" he asked. 'I m sure I don't know." Vance admitted frankly. "Some vague association perhaps. But Wrede and dos don't go together-t- he combination is almost as Incongruous as was the presence of the wounded Scottie la the halL And I hate Incongruities." Markham strove to control his lrri-ta- t mo-rne- Ion. "Well, what did you learn about Wrede's dog?" "Nothing staggerin'. lie had the Doberman only a few months bought him at a show in Westchester. When he moved from his house in Greenwich Village to his present apartment he gave the dog to some friends of his." He pointed to the phone pad. "I have their name. Think I'll drop by and see them. T' know. Markham, -I'm dashed interested in Doberman " Pinschers. Continued They're beautiful dogs." CHAPTER VIII was It decided to discontinue the 11 I investigation for the day. We were all "gnce sat down and inhaled deeply tired and confused, and there were Bis cigarette, no leads to follow. Vance suggested a "jarcher yes, It could .have been, cessation until he could make complete fetch the , I Sergeant, suppose you an inquiry into the ownership of the r nor." wounded Scottie. His sanguine attileath went from the room, and tude toward the presence of the dog 3ce said to Markham: In the house struck me as extravaI would opine. Nothing peramlcs, gant; and I knew Markham felt the ! bo likely to stir up Grassl as a same way about It. But since there , appointment along that line. . . was little more that could be done at 'She Italian was ushered In by the the moment, he gave in hopefully to grant; and Vance went straight to Vance's suggestions. t point "It's quite safe," Vance told him, 'Who telephoned to you, Mr. Grassl, when he had reached the lower hall, , : poctor Montrose's yesterday dur- "to let the various members of the dinner?" irassi gave a slight start; then household go about their business. I can assure you," Markham, no one feed defiantly at Vance. Jt was a personal matter my own will run away." Gamble was told to proceed with Sr." "it was Mr. Archer Coe who phoned his duties, as usual; and Miss Lake and Grassl were informed that they i, was it not, Mr. Grassl?" came were free to go and come as they See's flat and unemotional voice, chose, provided they were available frassl neither moved nor spoke. Perhaps he regretted the bargain for questioning. "Keep a man In Coe's bedroom, how$al made with you," Vance contln- ever," Vance admonished the sergeant ; $ "Perhaps, he decided to call the "and it would also be well to have a ; off, after thinking It over alone t his treasures. . . . Perhaps he man outside to check on anyone entering or leaving the house." ;ti?ht It best to Inform you imme- Vance,, Markham .and I went out tely" of his decision so you would nto the. chill air.. It had been a day talk of the transaction to Doctor ot horror, and the cool breeze from - iwose. . . "Still Grassl did not move, but. the. the park was Invigorating. When we Titable Impression' ;he ' gave was were entering the district attorney's k.J'ance .had guessed the Jmport tar, Markham asked : "Were you serious, Vance, about tha telephone .call he. had received 9ie curator's home the night' before. seeing those people to whom Wrede can well Imagine how you felt, gave the Doberman Pinscher?" It will take only ...VOh, .quite. Grassl," Vance went on, without iation of tone. "After all, the bar-- I a few minutes." The name of the people was' had been made and you held Mr. and they lived In a penthouse fs letter of confirmation. But fly, y' know, you shouldn't have In one of the new apartment buildings on Central Park West. The butler inatened him ". formed us that Mrs. Enright was out emo-- i Ndenly the Italian's pent-u- p of the city, and that Mr. Enright was broke forth. had every right to threaten him I" at that moment walking the dog in the burst forth, the blood rushing back park. lis face. "For a week I have been Entering the park, we sat down on a bench by the path entrance and tiating meeting his' constantly waited. Presently there appeared a easing prices. Finally, yesterday, on a leash. a He puts very large man with dog , reach an understanding. 6ald Vance. be will "That Enright," writing, and I cable to Italy we stroll toward him." my success. Then he rejects "Suppose I agreement; he tells me he will Enright proved to be a genial, easy$ Bell that he has changed his going type of man of great bulk. d. He insults me over the tele-p- : Vance Introduced himself and presented Markham and me. Enright he says I have swindled him. .said he would break every vase he was cordial and talkative; and when led before he would let me have Vance mentioned Wrede's name he h." became voluble regarding his long fance gave a mirthless smile. friendship with the man. As he chatwonder ted, I had a good look at the dog. discon-ied a were bit you fo at the sight of those Ting yao He was lean and muscular, with beauBut Mr. Coe didn't tiful lines, his coat a shiny black with pentsl rust-resh the vase, Mr. Grassl. sharply defined markings. n That was achieved inadvertently The dominating impression he gave the person who killed him. Most was that of compact, muscular power, combined with great speed and intelrtunate, what?" make a Rnce got to his feet ligence a dog that would wearily, a danand friend and protective fhat will be all for the present," loyal isaid. gerous enemy. assi made a low bow and left the "Oh, yes," Enright said, in answer in. to a question from Vance. "Wrede gave farkham addressed Vance as soon me and the missus Ruprecht last him in jGrassI was out of hearing. spring. Said he couldn't keep a penWe've got curious and ominous situation, small apartment a si is refused the collection, on thouseplenty of roof for the fellow h he has I always take obviously set his heart to run around. But and staked his honor; and he threat-fCogive 'im a at night him out in the park. Good for him." Then he disappears for three "Oh, quite," agreed Vance pleasf8' saying he took the wrong train ; ! this morning Coe is found dead, antly, lie went toward the Doberman clicka all the superficial indications of and bent over, making friendly and fclclde." calling his with tongue ing sound !"t why should he also stab Bris- - the dog gently by name. lie extended v ance asked his hand slowly toward dispiritedly. "And the back of hand the revolver? Anil n.ri tha hnlr. the dog's muzzle and ran his his down slightly and nor? And especially why the Scot- - over his occiput not arched neck. But the dog would pou were counting a great deal on respond. He shrank back, gave a and crouched down g this morning,- - Markham ob- - frightened whine, on his haunches, trembling. tes yes-- the "That don't mean he don't like you, dog." Vance lapsed silence for a while his. pvps. mz- - Mr Vance" Enright explained, patting head. "He's shy as t of the east window. "And no the dog on the the devil. Distrustful of strangers. scon him when ?', r"nn.y he should give his pet Gad! Ton should havecrawled under a Ho I first got him. w ... vri,u Uil 0V.e.' den and wouldnt I'lUible; it was as though he were biz settee In the even to not days-two for come out J;ln8 out loud. "A Doberman Tln- a twice out to blK' cf curse. t0 keeP eat Had to drag him ' roof. Then the on him sraa11 I day and put apartment And I wouldn't t back he'd go under the settee. . . . Lots better now than he used to be. Getting a little confidence. He's pretty near all right when he's alone with me," "He'll probably get over It," Vance him encouragingly. "The right treatment don't y' know. . . , lie's a beautiful specimen. . . . Ever show told hlmr "Oh, I entered him once Cornwall But he wouldn't show. down In the ring and whimpered. D n shame, too, for the two fellows that went over him lacked quality." We walked with the garrulous Enright back to his apartment house and took leave of him. When we were Iy In the district attorney's car, headed down town, Vance spoke, and his voice was troubled. "Something queer about that dog, Markham something deuced queer. Why should he be timid? Why should be distrust and fear strangers? It's not like a Doberman to act that way. . . Something has happened to him. He's had a blighting experience of some kind. . . ." Markham beat an annoyed tattoo on the window ledge of the car. "Tes, yes; It's very sad, I suppose. But what possible connection can there be between a shy Doberman In Central Park West and the murder of Archer Coe?" "I haven't the vaguest notion," Vance returned cheerfully. "But there are only two dogs in this case, and one of them is browbeaten and timid, and the other Is viciously wounded." "Pretty Markham grumbled. Vance sighed. "I dare say. But so are the circumstances surrounding the murders themselves." He lighted a fresh cigarette and glanced at his watch. "It's draw- - . .... En-righ- t; "Well, ... des-itio- f f e. Anywav, You Weren't Killed." . t i i II i f Housewife's Idea Box i 1 1 By S. S. Van Dine W. H. Wright j -- a i ing on toward dinner time. Does that tempt you? . . . And I'll open a bottle of that 95 Chateau-Yqueyou're so fond of." "You cheer me, old man." Markham gave an order to the chauffeur. "Ah, a bit of forgetfulness eh, what? Quite right you are. There'll be nothing to irk us till tomorrow." But Vance was mistaken. That, night the Coe case entered a new and more sinister phase. It was exactly half-patwo in the morning when Vance's private phone rang. It woke me from a deep sleep, and it was several minutes before I could answer it Mark-ham- 's voice came over the wire demanding Vance. I carried the portable phone set to bis room and handed It to him in bed. He listened a brief minute; then he set the Instrument on the floor, yawned, stretched, and threw back the bedclothes. "Dash it all, Van!" he complained, as he rang for Currle, "Grassl has been stabbed!" st When Vance and I arrived at the Coe house, Markham and Sergeant Heath were already there. There was a detective from the homicide bureau sitting glumly on the front steps. We went to the second floor, walked back toward the front of the house, and entered Grassi's quarters. The curtains were drawn and all the lights were on. Heath and Markham stood at the foot of Grassi's bed, looking at the prostrate figure lying there. Sitting In a straight chair, on the opposite side of the bed, was a capable looking man of about forty. "This Is Doctor Lobscnz," Markham Informed Vance. "Gamble called him in." Doctor Lobsenz looked up, nodded, and went, on about his work with swift efficiency. Grassl lay on his back, clad in white silk pajamas. He was ghastly pale, and the arm nearest us moved restlessly on the sheets, like that of a person under the Influence of hyosdn. There was an area of blood, perhaps 12 inches In diameter, on the sheet at his left side nearest the doctor. Ills with pajama coat was also stained U1& .but were closed, His blood. eyes were Incoherently. moving lips Presently the doctor rose. "I think that's all I can do for him at the minute. Mr. Markham," he said. "I'll send for the ambulance Immediately." Markham nodded. Thank you, Doc-tor." Then he turned to Vance. "Grass! was stabbed through the left arm. Doctor Lobsenz says It la not a dangerous wound." Vance's eyes were on Grassi's face. Without looking up he spoke, "Just what is the nature of the wound, doctor "He was stabbed at the outer border of the biceps tendon, where it crosses the dimple of the fossa. The thrust punctured the median basilic vein and caused a profuse hemorrhage. But It luckily missed the basilic artery." "What shaped weapon would yon say was used? asked Vance. The doctor hesitated. The wound was a bit ragged, and of a rather peculiar conformation; It was not made with a knife, but with some instrument like a very thick r anti-cubit- al awl" "Could with a it have been a small dagger diamond-shape- blade?" d "Yes, very easily." Vance nodded. "You're taking him to the hospital?" "Yes; Immediately," the doctor told grains of by mouth. It'll quiet him tonight and he'll be able to return here tomorrow. His arm will lie In a sling for a few days, but unles there is an Infection, there's no danger." "Is he In shape to be questioned for a while before you take him to the hospital?" Vance asked. The doctor bent over Grassl felt his pulse, and looked at his pupils. "Oh, yes." He walked toward the door. "The ambulance won't be here for half an hour." He went Into the hall where Gamble was standing. "Where's the phone?" we heard him ask the butler. Doctor Lobsenz was no sooner out of the room than Grassl opened his eyes and looked up at us, shifting In the bed and trying to assume a more upright position. Vance arranged the pillows under his shoulders and drew up the sheet "Thank God you've come!" Grassl said, his eyes resting on Vance. "After all that has occurred today then to have this happen. It's terrible i I hope I never see this house again." He gave a shudder and his eyes closed. "Well anyway, you weren't killed,'' Vance murmured. ne was now walking round the room. He' looked carefully at the door, tried the knob; studied the arrangement of Grassi's shoes near the foot of the bed; opened the closet door and looked Inside; moved to the east window, opened the shade and drew It again ; took the lid off a small ivoried clothes hamper, scrutinized the contents and replaced the lid; studied the arrangement of the furniture ; and finally switched the lights off and on again. Grassi's lids were but I could see that his eyes followed every move that Vance made. When Vance had switched the lights back on, Grassl lifted himself on one elbow. "What are you searching for?" he demanded. "What right have you to come In here and take advantage of my helplessness?" Vance sat down in a chair beside the bed and calmly took out a cigarette, lighting it with leisurely delibhim. "I gave him three half-close- eration. "Is it not," he asked, "the custom In your country, Mr. Grassl, to glance over a room In which a crime or an attempted crime has been commit- ted?" "Well what did you the man on the bed. find?" demanded "Nothing really excltin'," Vance replied. "Suppose you tell us what happened." Grass! settled back on the pillows. "Certainly I went to bed early. I was fatigued the excitement today . . . I am sure you will understand. It was before eleven o'clock and I went to sleep immediately. I was e- xhausted" "You turned out the lights?" Vance asked casually. "Naturally. And I also drew down the shades. The street lights are often I was awakened by annoying. some slight noise I cannot say exactly what but I lay quiet for a moment, listening, and hearing nothing further, started to doze off again when I suddenly became aware I do not know exactly how to explain It of the presence of somebody In the room. There was no noise or movement I had a sort of sixth sense. . . ." "Perhaps you are psychic," suggested Vance, with a slight yawn. "It may be," Grassl agreed. "At any rate, I kept perfectly still and let my eyes move about the room. But It was very dark there was only a falrt nimbus of light filtering through the drawn shades. But as I looked at the window I saw a vague shape pass In front of me, and I Instinctively threw my left arm across my breast, as If to ward off something which I felt was endangering nie, but which I did not understand.. Almost simultaneously I felt a sharp stinging pain In my left ... arm. Just above the elbow and a curious sort cf pressure. Whether It was the pain or whether it was front being startled and frightened I do not know, but I lost consciousness for a moment I probably fainted. . . . "When I regained consciousness I felt a warm, sticky wetness under my left side, and the pain In my arm had Increased and was throbbing." Grassl looked at Markham appeal-InglThen his eyes moved to Heath and finally to Vance. Vance was placidly smoking, as If the man's recital had little or no Interest for him. But I knew him well enough to realize that he was at this moment Intensely absorbed In the recital "What did you do then?" Vanct asked. Grassl took a deep breath and again closed his eyes. "I called out several times and waited; but as no one answered, I arose and pressed the electric switch by the dooi: "On which side of the bed did yon arise?" Vance Interrupted. "On the aide on which you are sitting," Grassl Informed him. And as soon as I had turned on the lights, I opened the door" Vance's eyebrows went np. "Ah, the door was closed?" "Not quite. It was, as you say, unlatched. . . . Then I called again Into the hall ; and the butler upstairs answered me. I sat down on the edge of the bed and waited until he arrived. . . "Did anyone else answer your summons?" "No. The butler went Immediately to the telephone In the hall downstairs, and I could hear him summoning medical assistance." Vance rose slowly and walked to a beautiful old Boule cabinet between the two east windows, and ran his fingers over the Inlay. "I say, Mr. Grassl" he spoke without turning round"what about that bath towel in the hamper?" Grassl glanced up with more alertness than he had shown at any time during the conversation. "There was a bath towel on this little stand beside the bed," he explained. "You see, I have no private bath and the butler always leaves me my bath towel at night When I arose I wrapped It around my arm " "Ah, yes uite so." Vance turned from the Boule cabinet and walked toward the door. "That accounts for the fact that there are no bloodstains on the floor." Vance was now Inspecting the lock 6f the door. "now did It happen, Mr. Grassl," he asked in an offhand manner, "that you didn't lock your door before you said your prayers and went to bed last night?" "The lock' does not work," Grass! returned in a tone of injured defiance. At this moment a siren was heard In the street, and Vance went to the front window and looked out "The ambulance is here," he announced. "We hope, Mr. Grassl, that you have a quiet night, and that we will see you tomorrow feeling quite yourself again." Doctor Lobsenz appeared at the door with Gamble. "Through with my patient?" he asked. "If so, I'll get some clothes on him and take him along." . Vance nodded. "Thank you, Doctor, and good luck. . . . And now, Markham, suppose we go downstairs to the library and do a bit of thinking although It's a beastlr hour for mentation. . . ." After Grassl, accompanied by Doctor Lobsenzs had departed, Vance closed the library doors and walked to the large center table. "There It is, Markham, old dear," he said with a grim smile, pointing to the Chinese dagger before him. y. blood-staine- d TO BB CONTINUED. 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