Who would they naturally look to as guilty of this horrible crime?
There was but one answer--Natalie Coolidge.

She was seemingly the only person to directly benefit by this sudden death.

All these considerations urged him on, overcame his doubt and indecision.

Then he desired to learn the truth himself.

His eyes rested on Sexton's anxious face.
"I've been thinking it over," he admitted quietly, "and I guess it is up to you and me to find out what this means." "Yes, sir," hesitatingly.