by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood

Name: The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge
Author: by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood

The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge (1926)

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“The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge”, published in 1926, is a work by by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood. It explores elements such as Dale, Cornelia and Anderson.

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by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge (1926)

“ When Billy returned with the front door key she was as impassive as he was.
"Has the new gardener come yet?"
"He here," said Billy stolidly. "Name Brook."
She was entirely herself once more when Billy, departing, held the door open wide—to admit Miss Cornelia Van Gorder and a tall, strong-featured man, quietly dressed, with reticent, piercing eyes—the detective!
Dale's first conscious emotion was one of complete surprise. She had expected a heavy-set, blue-jowled vulgarian with a black cigar, a battered derby, and stubby policeman's shoes. "Why this man's a gentleman!" she thought. ”

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by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge (1926)

“ Miss Cornelia smiled.
"Well, Doctor—I'll say good night now—and thank you very much," she said, extending her hand to the Doctor, who bowed over it silently. "Don't keep this young lady up too late—she looks tired." She flashed a look at Dale who stood staring out at the night.
"I'll only smoke a cigarette," promised the Doctor. Once again his voice had a note of plea in it. "You won't change your mind?" he asked anew.
Miss Van Gorder's smile was obdurate. "I have a great deal of mind," she said. "It takes a long time to change it." ”

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by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge (1926)

“ The detective made a little gesture of apology. "That was a figure of speech. The newspapers named him the Bat—because he moved with incredible rapidity—always at night—and by signing his name I mean he leaves the symbol of his identity. The Bat, which can see in the dark."
"I wish I could," said Miss Cornelia, striving to seem unimpressed. "These country lights are always going out."
Anderson's face grew stern. "Sometimes he draws the outline of a bat at the scene of the crime. Once, in some way, he got hold of a real bat, and nailed it to the wall." ”

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by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge (1926)

“ The window-locks are sound enough, the doors are locked, and the keys are there," she pointed to the keys lying on the table. "As for the terrace-door you just used," she went on, "I had Billy put an extra bolt on it to-day. By the way, did you bolt that door again?" She moved toward the alcove.
"Yes, I did," said the Doctor quickly, still seeming unconvinced of the wisdom of her attitude.
"Miss Van Gorder, I confess—I'm very anxious for you," he continued. "This letter is—ominous. Have you any enemies?"
"Don't insult me! Of course I have. Enemies are an indication of character." ”

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by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge (1926)

“ The detective came out of the alcove and paused by the French windows.
"I think there must be a conspiracy between the Architects' Association and the Housebreakers' Union these days," he said grimly. "Look at all that glass. All a burglar needs is a piece of putty and a diamond-cutter to break in."
"But the curious thing is," continued Miss Cornelia, "that whoever got into the house evidently had a key to that door." Again she indicated the terrace door, but Anderson did not seem to be listening to her. ”

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by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge (1926)

“ She smiled as she finished her description. Dale reached the door and passed slowly out into the hall. The detective gave her a single, sharp glance as she made her exit. He seemed to think over the factors Miss Cornelia had mentioned.
"Well," he said, after a slight pause, "you can have a good night's sleep to-night. I'll stay right here in the dark and watch."
"Would you like some coffee to keep you awake?"
Anderson nodded. "Thank you." His voice sank lower. "Do the servants know who I am?" ”

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by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge (1926)

“ And yet——
"But what enemies can Aunt Cornelia have?" she asked helplessly.
"Any man will tell you what I do," said the Doctor with increasing seriousness. He took a cigarette from his case and tapped it on the case to emphasize his words. "This is no place for two women, practically alone."
Dale moved away from him restlessly, to warm her hands at the fire. The Doctor gave a quick glance around the room. ”

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by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, The Bat — VI. Detective Anderson Takes Charge (1926)

“ But if he was persistent in his attitude, so was she in hers.
"I've been safe in all kinds of houses for sixty-odd years," she said lightly. "It's time I had a bit of a change. Besides," she gestured toward her defenses, "this house is as nearly impregnable as I can make it. ”

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