Natalie Sumner Lincoln

Name: The Cat's Paw — XIII. Bribery
Author: Natalie Sumner Lincoln

The Cat's Paw — XIII. Bribery (1922)

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“The Cat's Paw — XIII. Bribery”, published in 1922, is a work by Natalie Sumner Lincoln. It explores elements such as Mitchell, aunt and Uncle Marcus.

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Natalie Sumner Lincoln, The Cat's Paw — XIII. Bribery (1922)

“ Kitty’s astonishment was plain. “Aunt Susan’s prejudices were stronger even than her—”
“Love of money?”
Kitty flushed hotly. “I do not care to have slurs cast upon my aunt,” she said coldly. “She is not here to defend herself.”
“Hold on, Miss Baird,” Mitchell protested. “You must realize that your aunt hoarded this wealth which you inherited; otherwise she would have spoken to you or to some one about it. She—” Mitchell came to a full pause, then added impressively: “Your aunt was a miser.” ”

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Natalie Sumner Lincoln, The Cat's Paw — XIII. Bribery (1922)

“ Kitty did not care to break the pause that followed. She was content to remain silent and await developments. Mitchell did not leave her long in doubt as to the direction his thoughts were tending.
“Mr. Craige tells me that you have inherited a pretty fortune,” he began. “A very pretty fortune, to be exact. Now, your aunt, if you’ll excuse my directness, lived in, eh,” he hesitated, “say, genteel poverty.” Kitty nodded somberly. Would people never stop harping on her suddenly acquired wealth? “Where did your aunt get this money she left to you?” ”

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Natalie Sumner Lincoln, The Cat's Paw — XIII. Bribery (1922)

“ And why did Inspector Mitchell invariably drag Leigh Wallace’s name into their conversation? And what had inspired her aunt’s hatred of Leigh? Could it have been fear? Fear of what—Death? Kitty shuddered, then pulled herself together. She must not let fancies run away with her.
“I know of no one who could have had a motive for killing poor Aunt Susan,” she said. “It must have been the work of some one afflicted with homicidal tendencies.” ”

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Natalie Sumner Lincoln, The Cat's Paw — XIII. Bribery (1922)

“ It was one of his big cases, and I thought it likely he might have talked it over with you, seeing Colonel Holt was your uncle.”
“I doubt if Mr. Rodgers knows that we were related. From what I have seen of Mr. Rodgers,” her color rose as she spoke, “I judge he seldom discusses himself or his work.”
“Perhaps not.” Mitchell walked over to the side door and laid his hand on the knob. “I won’t detain you any longer, Miss Baird. If you should think of any one who ever evinced any great interest in your aunt’s fondness for peaches, just telephone me. Good afternoon.” ”

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Natalie Sumner Lincoln, The Cat's Paw — XIII. Bribery (1922)

“ Kitty regarded him inquiringly, puzzled by his persistent questions on a trivial subject. “Only since Aunt Susan’s death. The lock on this door is modern and the key a reasonable size to carry in my hand bag. Perhaps you recall the key to the front door?” she could not restrain a smile. “It is old-fashioned—”
Mitchell nodded. “I recollect its size,” he remarked dryly. “I found it in the key-hole of the front door on Monday morning, just before we discovered your aunt lying dead in this room. ”

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Natalie Sumner Lincoln, The Cat's Paw — XIII. Bribery (1922)

“ Kitty’s color deepened, but the denial which loyalty prompted remained unspoken. Her sense of justice told her that Inspector Mitchell had spoken truly. What other motive, except love of money, had induced her aunt to live in poverty when she had ample funds to enable her to enjoy every luxury which money could buy?
“Am I to conclude from your questions,” she began, “that you connect my aunt’s hidden wealth with her murder?”
“It seems a reasonable hypothesis,” he replied. “Take the known facts about the murder—first, your aunt was alone in the house on Sunday afternoon—”
“Was she?” ”

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Natalie Sumner Lincoln, The Cat's Paw — XIII. Bribery (1922)

“ Mitchell smiled apologetically. “It just occurred to me that he might have mentioned the Holt will contest to you.”
“To me?” in genuine surprise. “Why should he speak about Uncle Marcus and the contest over his will?”
“Oh, I don’t know,” Mitchell whirled his hat about. “Mr. Rodgers was called in as a handwriting expert. ”

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