You recall that the front
door was unlocked. This person must have entered the house
unobserved, not a difficult thing to do, for the Wainwright house
is somewhat isolated. Perhaps this person brought along some
poison in the form of a beverage, and induced the two victims to
drink. And then, this person must have removed the evidences as
swiftly as they were brought in and by the same door. That, I
think, is the only solution."
"That is not the only solution. It is one solution," interrupted
Kennedy quietly.
"Do you think someone in the house did it?" I asked quickly.
"I think," replied Craig, carefully measuring his words, "that if
poison was given them it must have been by someone they both knew
pretty well."
No one said a word, until at last I broke the silence. "I know
from the gossip of the Star office that many Williston people say
that Marian was very jealous of her sister Laura for capturing
the catch of the season. Williston people don't hesitate to hint
at it."
Whitney produced another document from that fertile green bag. It
was another affidavit. He handed it to us. It was a statement
signed by Mrs. Wainwright, and read:
"Before God, my daughter Marian is innocent. If you wish to find
out all, find out more about the past history of Mr.
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