Under His Thumb — page 57: what you’re looking at

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: . ~~ =. = . . J wy 48 | UNDER HIS THUMB. ‘You have a friend, then?’’ “Why do you thus closely question me? Must I tell all my secrets to an utter stranger?’’ ‘““‘I am seeking evidence concerning the crime, and it appears you were the last person to see the victim before the murder took place.’ “Still, 1 know nothing about it, sir. I was at my case setting type when the shot was fired, and you may be sure, sir, | was terribly shocked.”’ ‘‘Of course you were. By the way, did you have that pistol with you when you held the interview with Mr. Waldron?’’ - The girl still held the weapon in her hand. She now thrust it hastily from sight. “‘T did not,’’ she replied. “May I look at it?’’ Croly asked. ‘‘Hor what purpose: ie The detective’s voice did not change in its expres- sion in the least as he answered: ‘‘Because I fancy it 1s the weapon used by Mr. Waldron’s murderer !”’ G comicbooks