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The story revolves around the mysterious death of a young girl at a museum, with Detective Gryce and his team working to uncover the truth behind the incident. The investigation begins with the discovery of a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery, suggesting that the crime may not have been committed by the woman initially suspected. As the investigation unfolds, Detective Gryce and his team follow a series of clues, including a suspicious character named Mr. Travis, a mysterious woman named Madame Duclos, and a hidden bow and arrow. The team discovers that Madame Duclos, the mother of the victim, is hiding secrets and may be connected to the crime. The investigation leads them to suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. Through a series of experiments, interviews, and discoveries, the team eventually uncovers the truth behind the crime. The killer is revealed to be Carleton Roberts, a prominent figure in the community, who had been having an affair with Ermentrude Taylor, a woman connected to the case. The story concludes with Ermentrude Taylor revealing that she had been married to Roberts in secret and that the victim was their daughter. The truth is finally out, but it comes at a great cost, and the story ends on a somber and tragic note.
The chapter begins with the description of a tragic event at a museum where a young girl is killed by an arrow. The story unfolds with the investigation led by Detective Gryce, who is tasked with finding the person responsible for the girl's death. The detective discovers a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery, which suggests that the crime may not have been committed by the woman who was initially suspected. As the investigation progresses, Gryce becomes increasingly convinced that the key to solving the case lies in understanding the movements and actions of the people present in the museum at the time of the incident. He uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The chapter ends with Gryce deciding to keep a close eye on Travis and to investigate further to uncover the truth.
The chapter begins with Detective Gryce and the Curator discussing the case and the possibility of the killer being someone who was present in the museum at the time of the incident. The Curator mentions that he had been in his office when he heard the cry and had rushed to the scene. Gryce asks him to show him the exact spot where he was standing when he first learned of the incident, and the Curator leads him to the room where he had been working. As they walk, Gryce notices that the Curator seems troubled and asks him what's wrong. The Curator explains that he's worried about the museum's reputation and the potential consequences of the incident. Gryce reassures him that they will do their best to solve the case and minimize the damage to the museum's reputation. Meanwhile, the Inspector is investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The Inspector suspects that Madame Duclos may have been involved in the incident and decides to investigate her further. As the investigation continues, Gryce and the Inspector discuss the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. The chapter ends with Gryce and the Inspector feeling that they are getting closer to solving the case, but still have many questions and uncertainties.
The story begins with the description of a tragic event at a museum where a young girl is killed by an arrow. Detective Gryce is tasked with finding the person responsible for the girl's death. The investigation reveals that the arrow was shot from a bow that was found hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery. The detective discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator, but his story is full of inconsistencies. As the investigation progresses, Detective Gryce becomes increasingly convinced that the key to solving the case lies in understanding the movements and actions of the people present in the museum at the time of the incident. The detective uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Detective Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The chapter ends with Detective Gryce deciding to keep a close eye on Mr. Travis and to investigate further to uncover the truth.
The chapter begins with Detective Gryce and the Curator discussing the case and the possibility of the killer being someone who was present in the museum at the time of the incident. The Curator mentions that he had been in his office when he heard the cry and had rushed to the scene. Gryce asks him to show him the exact spot where he was standing when he first learned of the incident, and the Curator leads him to the room where he had been working. As they walk, Gryce notices that the Curator seems troubled and asks him what's wrong. The Curator explains that he's worried about the museum's reputation and the potential consequences of the incident. Gryce reassures him that they will do their best to solve the case and minimize the damage to the museum's reputation. Meanwhile, the Inspector is investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The Inspector suspects that Madame Duclos may have been involved in the incident and decides to investigate her further. As the investigation continues, Gryce and the Inspector discuss the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. The chapter ends with Gryce and the Inspector feeling that they are getting closer to solving the case, but still have many questions and uncertainties.
The chapter begins with Detective Gryce and the Curator discussing the case and the possibility of the killer being someone who was present in the museum at the time of the incident. The Curator mentions that he had been in his office when he heard the cry and had rushed to the scene. The detective asks him to show him the exact spot where he was standing when he first learned of the incident, and the Curator leads him to the room where he had been working. As they walk, the detective notices that the Curator seems troubled and asks him what's wrong. The Curator explains that he's worried about the museum's reputation and the potential consequences of the incident. The detective reassures him that they will do their best to solve the case and minimize the damage to the museum's reputation. Meanwhile, the Inspector is investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The Inspector suspects that Madame Duclos may have been involved in the incident and decides to investigate her further. As the investigation continues, Detective Gryce and the Inspector discuss the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. The chapter ends with Detective Gryce and the Inspector feeling that they are getting closer to solving the case, but still have many questions and uncertainties.
Detective Gryce and the Inspector are investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. They have discovered a bow and arrow in a hidden doorway and are trying to determine who shot the arrow. The Inspector has set up an experiment to test whether the arrow could have been shot from behind a pedestal in the gallery. An Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, is used to test the theory, and he shoots an arrow from behind the pedestal, which hits a dummy set up in the gallery. The Inspector and Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl. Meanwhile, Mr. Travis, an Englishman who claims to have been in the gallery at the time of the murder, is being watched by Sweetwater, who is trying to determine if Travis is telling the truth. The Inspector and Gryce are also investigating Madame Duclos, who was with the victim at the hotel, and are trying to determine if she had any involvement in the murder.
The story continues with the investigation into the death of the young girl at the museum. Detective Gryce and Inspector Jackson are trying to uncover the truth behind the mysterious arrow that killed her. They have discovered a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery, which suggests that the crime may not have been committed by the woman who was initially suspected. The detectives are now focusing on finding the person who shot the arrow, and they have a few leads to follow. Meanwhile, the Englishman, Mr. Travis, is still being held as a witness and is cooperating with the investigation. The detectives are also looking into the background of Madame Duclos, who was with the victim at the hotel, and are trying to determine if she had any involvement in the murder. As the investigation continues, the detectives are getting closer to solving the case, but they still have many questions and uncertainties.
The story continues with Detective Gryce and Inspector Jackson investigating the death of a young girl at a museum. They discover a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery, which suggests that the crime may not have been committed by the woman who was initially suspected. The detectives use a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discover that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and the detectives are unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation continues, with the detectives reviewing the museum's security measures and interviewing the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Mr. Travis is revealed to be an Englishman who had been following the young girl, and his story is filled with strange coincidences and inconsistencies. The detectives are determined to get to the bottom of the case, but they are faced with a complex web of clues and suspects.
The investigation into the death of the young girl at the museum continues, with Detective Gryce and Inspector Jackson working to uncover the truth behind the mysterious arrow that killed her. They discover a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery, which suggests that the crime may not have been committed by the woman who was initially suspected. The detectives use a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discover that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and the detectives are unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads them to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident.
The chapter begins with Detective Gryce and the Curator discussing the case and the possibility of the killer being someone who was present in the museum at the time of the incident. The Curator mentions that he had been in his office when he heard the cry and had rushed to the scene. Gryce asks him to show him the exact spot where he was standing when he first learned of the incident, and the Curator leads him to the room where he had been working. As they walk, Gryce notices that the Curator seems troubled and asks him what's wrong. The Curator explains that he's worried about the museum's reputation and the potential consequences of the incident. Gryce reassures him that they will do their best to solve the case and minimize the damage to the museum's reputation. Meanwhile, the Inspector is investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The Inspector suspects that Madame Duclos may have been involved in the incident and decides to investigate her further. As the investigation continues, Gryce and the Inspector discuss the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. The chapter ends with Gryce and the Inspector feeling that they are getting closer to solving the case, but still have many questions and uncertainties.
The chapter begins with Detective Gryce and the Curator discussing the case and the possibility of the killer being someone who was present in the museum at the time of the incident. The Curator mentions that he had been in his office when he heard the cry and had rushed to the scene. Gryce asks him to show him the exact spot where he was standing when he first learned of the incident, and the Curator leads him to the room where he had been working. As they walk, Gryce notices that the Curator seems troubled and asks him what's wrong. The Curator explains that he's worried about the museum's reputation and the potential consequences of the incident. Gryce reassures him that they will do their best to solve the case and minimize the damage to the museum's reputation. Meanwhile, the Inspector is investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The Inspector suspects that Madame Duclos may have been involved in the incident and decides to investigate her further. As the investigation continues, Gryce and the Inspector discuss the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. The chapter ends with Gryce and the Inspector feeling that they are getting closer to solving the case, but still have many questions and uncertainties.
In Chapter X, "AND HE STOOD HERE?", the investigation into the death of the young girl at the museum continues. The Inspector and Mr. Gryce are trying to uncover the truth behind the mysterious arrow that killed her. They discover that the bow found behind the tapestry in the gallery is similar in length and weight to the one used to shoot the arrow. The Indian, Mr. La Flèche, is used to test the theory that the arrow could have been shot from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. The Inspector and Mr. Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl. Meanwhile, Mr. Travis, the Englishman who claims to have been in the gallery at the time of the murder, is being watched by Sweetwater, who is trying to determine if Travis is telling the truth. The Inspector and Mr. Gryce are also investigating Madame Duclos, who was with the victim at the hotel, and are trying to determine if she had any involvement in the murder. As the investigation continues, the Inspector and Mr. Gryce discuss the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. The chapter ends with the Inspector and Mr. Gryce feeling that they are getting closer to solving the case, but still have many questions and uncertainties.
The investigation into the death of the young girl at the museum continues, with Detective Gryce and the Inspector working to uncover the truth behind the mysterious arrow that killed her. They discover a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery, which suggests that the crime may not have been committed by the woman who was initially suspected. The detectives use a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discover that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and the detectives are unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads them to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, the Inspector is investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The Inspector suspects that Madame Duclos may have been involved in the incident and decides to investigate her further. As the investigation continues, Detective Gryce and the Inspector discuss the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to conduct an experiment to test their theory, using an Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, to shoot an arrow from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. The Inspector and Detective Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl.
Detective Gryce continues his search for Madame Duclos, following a lead that takes him to a small town in the Catskills. He discovers that a woman matching her description has taken a job at a local factory, but upon arriving at the factory, he realizes that he has been misled by a reflection in a window and that the woman he saw was not actually in the room he thought she was. Despite this setback, Gryce remains determined to find Madame Duclos and eventually discovers that she has escaped through a side door and is making her way to a nearby town. Gryce follows her, using an automobile to navigate the rough terrain, and eventually tracks her to a small village where she has taken refuge in an abandoned house. However, upon arriving at the house, Gryce finds that Madame Duclos has once again escaped, this time by crossing a rickety bridge over a gorge. As Gryce searches for her, he reflects on the difficulties and dangers of his pursuit, but remains resolute in his determination to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death at the museum.
The story continues with Detective Gryce and his assistant, Sweetwater, investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. They discover that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry, and they suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce and Sweetwater follow a lead to a small town in the Catskills, where they believe the killer's accomplice, Madame Duclos, may be hiding. However, they are misled by a false trail and eventually discover that Madame Duclos has been using an alias, "Elvira Brown," and has been working at a factory on the other side of the river. Gryce and Sweetwater try to catch up with her, but she escapes by crossing the river in a small boat. The next morning, Gryce and Sweetwater follow her trail to a remote village, where they learn that she has gone to the house of a woman named Elvira Brown, who has recently died. Madame Duclos arrives at the house, only to find that it is empty and Elvira Brown is dead. She breaks into the house and spends the night there, but the next morning, she decides to escape through a bridge in the backyard, which leads to a road on the other side of the forest. As she crosses the bridge, the rail snaps under her hand, and she is left clinging to the bridge, fearing for her life.
Detective Gryce continues his investigation into the murder of the young girl at the museum. He discovers that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery, and he suspects that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and he discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance.
Detective Gryce continues his investigation into the murder of a young girl at a museum. He discovers that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery and that the killer must have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and he discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance.
The story revolves around the mysterious death of a young girl at a museum, with Detective Gryce and his team working to uncover the truth behind the incident. As they investigate, they discover that the girl's mother, Madame Duclos, is hiding secrets and may be connected to the crime. The team follows a series of clues, including a hidden bow and arrow, a suspicious character named Correy, and a mysterious woman named Elvira Brown. Meanwhile, Madame Duclos is on the run, using aliases and disguises to evade detection. The story takes a thrilling turn as Detective Gryce and his team close in on Madame Duclos, leading to a suspenseful confrontation. Throughout the story, the characters' motivations and relationships are slowly revealed, adding depth and complexity to the mystery.
Detective Gryce continues his investigation into the murder of a young girl at a museum. He discovers a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery and suspects that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, the Inspector is investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The Inspector suspects that Madame Duclos may have been involved in the incident and decides to investigate her further. As the investigation continues, Gryce and the Inspector discuss the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to conduct an experiment to test their theory, using an Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, to shoot an arrow from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. The Inspector and Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl.
In this chapter, Detective Gryce is investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. He discovers a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery and suspects that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The Inspector suspects that Madame Duclos may have been involved in the incident and decides to investigate her further. As the investigation continues, Gryce and the Inspector discuss the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident.
Detective Gryce continues his investigation into the murder of the young girl at the museum. He discovers that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery, and he suspects that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to conduct an experiment to test their theory, using an Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, to shoot an arrow from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. The Inspector and Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl.
Detective Gryce is investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. He discovers that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery, and he suspects that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to conduct an experiment to test their theory, using an Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, to shoot an arrow from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. The Inspector and Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl.
Detective Gryce continues to investigate the murder of a young girl at a museum, and he discovers that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery. He suspects that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance.
The story continues with Detective Gryce and his team investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. They discover that the arrow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery, and they suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance.
The story continues with Detective Gryce investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. He discovers that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery and that the killer must have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident.
Detective Gryce continues to investigate the murder of a young girl at a museum. He discovers that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery, and he suspects that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance.
The story continues with Detective Gryce and his team investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. They discover a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery and suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance.
The story continues with Detective Gryce and his team investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. They discover that the arrow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery, and they suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to conduct an experiment to test their theory, using an Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, to shoot an arrow from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. The Inspector and Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl.
In the final chapters of the story, Detective Gryce and his team continue their investigation into the murder of the young girl at the museum. They discover that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery, and they suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. As the investigation unfolds, Gryce and his team follow a series of clues, including a hidden bow and arrow, a suspicious character named Correy, and a mysterious woman named Elvira Brown. They also discover that Madame Duclos, the mother of the victim, is hiding secrets and may be connected to the crime. The team follows her trail to a remote village, where she ultimately meets her demise in a tragic and dramatic fashion. Meanwhile, Gryce and his team are getting closer to solving the case, but they still have many questions and uncertainties. They decide to conduct an experiment to test their theory, using an Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, to shoot an arrow from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. As the story reaches its climax, Gryce and his team finally uncover the truth behind the crime. They discover that the killer was none other than Carleton Roberts, a prominent figure in the community. Roberts had been having an affair with Ermentrude Taylor, a woman who was also connected to the case. The two had a complicated past, and Roberts had been trying to keep their relationship a secret. In the end, Roberts is confronted by Gryce and his team, and he ultimately confesses to the crime. However, in a shocking twist, he takes his own life before he can be brought to justice. The story concludes with Ermentrude Taylor, who had been a key witness in the case, revealing that she had been married to Roberts in secret and that the victim was their daughter. The truth is finally out, but it comes at a great cost, and the story ends on a somber and tragic note.
The story continues with Detective Gryce and his team investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. They discover that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery, and they suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to conduct an experiment to test their theory, using an Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, to shoot an arrow from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. The Inspector and Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl.
The chapter begins with Detective Gryce and the Curator discussing the case and the possibility of the killer being someone who was present in the museum at the time of the incident. The Curator mentions that he had been in his office when he heard the cry and had rushed to the scene. Gryce asks him to show him the exact spot where he was standing when he first learned of the incident, and the Curator leads him to the room where he had been working. As they walk, Gryce notices that the Curator seems troubled and asks him what's wrong. The Curator explains that he's worried about the museum's reputation and the potential consequences of the incident. Gryce reassures him that they will do their best to solve the case and minimize the damage to the museum's reputation. Meanwhile, the Inspector is investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The Inspector suspects that Madame Duclos may have been involved in the incident and decides to investigate her further. As the investigation continues, Gryce and the Inspector discuss the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident.
The story begins with Detective Gryce and his team investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. They discover a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery and suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. As they dig deeper, they uncover a complex web of clues and suspects, including a mysterious woman named Madame Duclos and a prominent figure named Carleton Roberts. The investigation leads them to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Carleton Roberts is the prime suspect, and the detectives gather evidence to support this theory. However, just as they think they have solved the case, new revelations come to light, and the truth behind the crime is finally revealed. In the end, Carleton Roberts confesses to the crime, and the story concludes with a sense of tragedy and loss.
The story continues with Detective Gryce and his team investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. They discover that the arrow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery, and they suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. As they dig deeper, they uncover a complex web of clues and suspects, including a mysterious woman named Madame Duclos and a prominent figure named Carleton Roberts. The investigation leads them to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to conduct an experiment to test their theory, using an Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, to shoot an arrow from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. The Inspector and Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl.
The story continues with Detective Gryce and his team investigating the murder of a young girl at a museum. They discover a hidden bow behind a tapestry in the gallery and suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. The investigation leads them to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to conduct an experiment to test their theory, using an Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, to shoot an arrow from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. The Inspector and Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl.
In the final chapters of the story, Detective Gryce and his team continue their investigation into the murder of a young girl at a museum. They discover that the bow used in the crime was hidden behind a tapestry in the gallery, and they suspect that the killer may have been someone familiar with the museum's layout. Gryce uses a diagram to identify potential witnesses and discovers that one of the witnesses, Mr. Travis, may have been in a position to see the perpetrator. However, Mr. Travis' story is full of inconsistencies, and Gryce is unsure if he is telling the truth. The investigation leads Gryce to suspect that the killer may have been someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. He decides to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. Meanwhile, Sweetwater, another detective, is tasked with investigating the background of Madame Duclos and Miss Willetts, and discovers that they had been staying at the Universal Hotel. He interviews the hotel staff and learns that Madame Duclos had received a mysterious telephone call and had left the hotel in a hurry, leaving behind most of her belongings. The investigation continues, with Gryce and Sweetwater discussing the possibility of the killer being someone who was familiar with the museum's layout and had planned the crime in advance. They decide to conduct an experiment to test their theory, using an Indian man, Mr. La Flèche, to shoot an arrow from behind a pedestal in the gallery. The experiment shows that an arrow shot from behind the pedestal could reach the dummy set up in the gallery, but the angle of the wound is different from the one that killed the girl. The Inspector and Gryce are trying to determine if the arrow was shot from the same location as the one that killed the girl. As the investigation unfolds, Gryce and his team follow a series of clues, including a hidden bow and arrow, a suspicious character named Correy, and a mysterious woman named Elvira Brown. They also discover that Madame Duclos, the mother of the victim, is hiding secrets and may be connected to the crime. The team follows her trail to a remote village, where she ultimately meets her demise in a tragic and dramatic fashion. Meanwhile, Gryce and his team are getting closer to solving the case, but they still have many questions and uncertainties. They decide to review the museum's security measures and interview the staff to see if anyone noticed anything suspicious on the day of the incident. The story takes a thrilling turn as Detective Gryce and his team close in on the killer, leading to a suspenseful confrontation. Throughout the story, the characters' motivations and relationships are slowly revealed, adding depth and complexity to the mystery. Ultimately, the killer is revealed to be Carleton Roberts, a prominent figure in the community, who had been having an affair with Ermentrude Taylor, a woman connected to the case. The story concludes with Ermentrude Taylor revealing that she had been married to Roberts in secret and that the victim was their daughter. The truth is finally out, but it comes at a great cost, and the story ends on a somber and tragic note.
The story revolves around the mysterious death of a young girl at a museum, with Detective Gryce and his team working to uncover the truth behind the incident. As they investigate, they discover that the girl's mother, Madame Duclos, is hiding secrets and may be connected to the crime. The team follows a series of clues, including a hidden bow and arrow, a suspicious character named Correy, and a mysterious woman named Elvira Brown. Meanwhile, Madame Duclos is on the run, using aliases and disguises to evade detection. The story takes a thrilling turn as Detective Gryce and his team close in on Madame Duclos, leading to a suspenseful confrontation. Throughout the story, the characters' motivations and relationships are slowly revealed, adding depth and complexity to the mystery. Ultimately, the killer is revealed to be Carleton Roberts, a prominent figure in the community, who had been having an affair with Ermentrude Taylor, a woman connected to the case. The story concludes with Ermentrude Taylor revealing that she had been married to Roberts in secret and that the victim was their daughter. The truth is finally out, but it comes at a great cost, and the story ends on a somber and tragic note.