The Law MovesM
y feeling of triumph was short lived. The following morning registered, I think, extreme low water mark as far as our case was concerned. We appeared to be stopped in every direction. Mme. Storey had certain evidence pointing to the murderer of Howard Van Tassel, and conclusive evidence as to who had written the “Leveler” letter to Gibbs Cumberland; but as long as Mrs. Van Tassel and Mr. Cumberland refused to testify, she could do nothing with it. “The Leveler,” it appeared, was able to force his victims to kiss the rod that chastened them.
The morning's batch of letters, telegrams, and phone messages at Mrs. Lysaght's provided us with no new leads.
Mme. Storey lit a cigarette and went into a deep study. I was longing to hear her announce her intention of abandoning this
