Argosy All-Story Weekly, October 6, 1923 — page 69: what you’re looking at

Machine-transcribed from the original scan — historical spelling and the odd misread are preserved.

MARKED DOWN. <4 Yes.”’ ‘How long have you been with Messrs. Cunningham & Winters?”’ ‘“ For six months.” “Vou act as private secretary to both members of the firm?”’ The girl nodded. Evidently her long wait and the outlet given to her emotion by pacing up and down the room had calmed her. She seemed under perfect control for the first time. “Where were you from ten minutes of twelve to twelve?” “ Typing a letter which Mr. Cunningham had dictated a little before.” ‘‘ Where were you?” “In Mr. Cunningham’s private office.”’ ‘“Was Mr. Cunningham there, too, from ten minutes of twelve to twelve?” ce Yes.’ ‘‘ How are you so sure of the time?” ‘“‘ Because he rang for me at eleven thirty. I never left the office until—” ‘* When?” ‘When it happened.” ‘What told you something had hap- pened?” “7 heard a man pounding and calling out in the corridor.” “What did vou do?” ‘“‘ Followed Mr. Cunningham out into Mr. Winters’s private office.” ‘What did you first see?” ‘“ Mr. Winters stepping hurriedly toward the door.’’ ‘““Was the door open?” ‘“T am not sure.” ‘Where had Mr. Winters been while you were with his partner typing a letter?” ‘In his office.” “Was the connecting door open?” ce Ves.”’ ‘How do you know?” “Because Mr. Cunningham was talking to Mr. Winters all the while that Mr. Win- ters was getting ready to leave for lunch.” ‘“* How could your two employers keep up an intelligent conversation from different rooms while you were typing?” “Mr. Cunningham’s office is equipped with a noiseless typewriter.” “Very good. What was Mr. Cunning- ham doing that he didn’t go into the outer 851 office and carry on his conversation there with Mr. Winters?” ‘“He was bent over some plans at his desk.” “Was the conversation about these plans?” ‘“‘T should say so, although my mind was on my shorthand notes and my typing.” ‘Had Mr. Winters been in Mr. Cunning- ham’s office before he left for lunch?” ‘Yes, up to the point of his leaving for lunch. After Mr. Cunningham had finished dictating his letters and turned them over to me, he and Mr. Winters were consult- ing over the papers at his desk.” ‘They continued their discussion there until Mr. Winters left for lunch?” cc Ves. 9? ‘* At what time was this?” “It must have been just before twelve.” ‘“ How do you know?” ‘‘T heard the clock striking soon after Mr. Winters had gone out for his hat and coat. He was late, and he went quickly, still talking over some remaining points that they had been discussing.” ‘‘ What happened then?”’ ‘Why, as the man outside began to call out, Mr. Winters uttered a sharp exclama- tion and started for the door.” “Had Mr. Cavendish an appointment with either of your employers for twelve o’clock or for any time to-day?” “Not to my knowledge.” “Do you generally make the appoint- ments for them?” ““ Yes, when I am here.” ‘When do you leave for lunch?” ‘‘ When Mr. Winters returns at one.”’ “When was the last time that Mr. Cav- endish came to the office?” The girl hesitated slightly. “ At what time?” “At three thirty.” ‘‘ How long did he remain?” “ Until five.” ‘“ Whom did he consult?” “ He was closeted with Mr. Cunningham in his private office.” ‘Where was Mr. Winters?” ‘Busy with another client in his office.” “Do you know the nature of Mr. Caven- dish’s business with Mr. Cunningham?” ‘* Yesterday.” COMiicloo® (©