Carolyn Wells

Name: More Lives Than One — XI. At the Studio
Author: Carolyn Wells

More Lives Than One — XI. At the Studio (1923)

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“More Lives Than One — XI. At the Studio”, published in 1923, is a work by Carolyn Wells. It explores elements such as Barham, Locke and Hutchins.

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Carolyn Wells, More Lives Than One — XI. At the Studio (1923)

“ On the way home in the car—Hutchins having remained, behind—Barham said, “I can’t see, Nick, that the police are making any headway whatever. I can’t see but Locke has them just where he wants them—if he wants them anywhere.”
“Where does he want them?”
“Oh, I mean, he has things all his own way. Apparently, he means never to come back. There’s not a thing in the place of value—that’s what I noticed especially—there’s not a personal thing that he could possibly care for—oh, of course, there are his pictures—but I can’t imagine any one caring greatly for those.” ”

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Carolyn Wells, More Lives Than One — XI. At the Studio (1923)

“ Yet, when they met, Rosamond’s manner put him quite at his ease, and he was glad he had come.
“You dear man,” she said, holding out both hands. “I’m glad to see you—do sit down. I’ve wanted to tell you in person how sorry I feel for you, and how I wish I could do something to help.”
“No, Rosamond—there’s nothing any one can do to help. I’m grateful for sympathy, of course—but—the truth is, nothing helps. The awfulness of the whole thing is beyond all help. ”

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Carolyn Wells, More Lives Than One — XI. At the Studio (1923)

“ Barham said, in answer to Nelson’s unspoken question. “You see, it can do no good to get Locke, if he isn’t the murderer. I mean, it isn’t worth ten thousand dollars to get him just to talk to.”
“No,” Nelson agreed. But he didn’t quite understand. Surely, Barham had been most anxious to capture Locke.
“Now, go ahead with your hunt,” Barham said, “and, look here, Nick, I rather cotton to that plan of yours to go and search the Locke apartment—and I believe I’ll go with you.” ”

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Carolyn Wells, More Lives Than One — XI. At the Studio (1923)

“ Nelson cried. “I’m sure it is a good idea, and I do believe we might find something of interest if not evidence. Shall we go now?”
“Would it be better to go at night?”
“No,” Hutchins said, “let’s go now—let’s all go. I’d like to see how you people work.”
“I don’t dignify it by such a high sounding term as that,” Nelson smiled. “More like playing at detecting. But there’s always a chance.”
So the three, in Barham’s car, went down to the studio of the missing Thomas Locke. ”

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Carolyn Wells, More Lives Than One — XI. At the Studio (1923)

“ Nelson, suppose you tell Mr. Barham your plan.”
“Why, Drew, I’ve been thinking that I might go down to the Locke place and rake over everything. I know the detectives have done it, but I think I might find some clue they overlooked.”
Barham gave a slight smile. “I remember hearing a man of your stamp say, not long ago, that he had no detective instinct.”
“That’s just it,” cried Nelson, triumphantly, “I believe a man with common sense and a good pair of eyes in his head might find out more than one of these transcendent sleuths.” ”

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Carolyn Wells, More Lives Than One — XI. At the Studio (1923)

“ Barham said, with a sigh, and soon thereafter he took his leave.
“I still can’t find out where Madeleine heard of Locke,” he mused, as he went on to Nelson’s office. “I can’t seem to find out anything! Well, there’s one thing I am sure of!” and by that time he was at the door.
“Well, Mr. Barham,” Hutchins said, “your reward offer has borne fruit already.”
“What, you’ve found Locke?” and Barham showed real interest.
“Not quite, but a man has put in an appearance who claims to be Tommy Locke’s brother.” ”

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Carolyn Wells, More Lives Than One — XI. At the Studio (1923)

“ Well, granting Locke is out of it, and his stuff there, as you say, of no value, then—don’t you see, the police are going to concentrate all their efforts on finding out something in Madeleine’s past life that will explain the murder.”
Barham sighed deeply. “Of course they are. Of course I see it. And that’s where you come in. What can we do to stop them?”
“I can’t think of anything. Your offer of money went nowhere.”
“Nowhere at all. I suppose we can’t build up a man of straw for them to hang their suspicions on.”
“And it isn’t that now, Drew. ”

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