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 “Then why did he try so hard to put the thing on me?”

“For the same reason Carlotta Drew tried to put it on you. They both honestly believe you did it.”

“Mary Will—you talk like an oracle. How do you know all this?”

“Oh—I just know it. When Mrs. Drew and I were up-stairs and we heard the scream, I’m sure she suspected Doctor Parker. But the minute he reached the house, with you and the policeman, he took her aside and assured her he was innocent. I was watching them and I saw the look of relief on her face.”

“Well,” I said helplessly, “I’m all at sea. If Parker didn’t do it”

“Then Hung did,” said Mary Will firmly. “Can’t you see that?”

“Hung? Nonsense! Why, there’s not a shred of evidence against him. He was in his room. Much more reason to suspect me. Oh, I certainly got tangled in a pretty mess when I came up here to-night.” Rh