Three weeks ago, in Washington, a very prominent bachelor by the name of William R. Terrace stood in the center of his expensive apartment.
The time? 11.25 at night.
A dim light burned on the little ebony side table.
Mr. Terrace stood there.
His face was ash and white.
Great beads of perspiration stood out on his forehead.
Go on.
You've betrayed your country.
Go on.
Go on.
Pull the trigger, you coward.
Go on.
Tell the editor to hold the press.
William R. Terrace has just committed suicide in his living room.
He left a note saying it was because of ill health.
It's a clear-cut case of suicide, Mr. Harding.
You're the chief, and what you say goes.
But it's just the case of a wealthy bachelor in poor health.
Well, I admit, Mark, William Terrace probably did commit suicide.
But remember this.
We're at war.
Then you're really going to investigate it? Well, I think I'll at least ask a few questions.
Yes, sir.
Now, the note Terrace left, Mark...
Three weeks ago, in Washington, a very prominent bachelor by the name of William R. Terrace stood in the center of his expensive apartment.
The time? 11.25 at night.
A dim light burned on the little ebony side table.
Mr. Terrace stood there.
His face was ash and white.
Great beads of perspiration stood out on his forehead.
Go on.
You've betrayed your country.
Go on.
Go on.
Pull the trigger, you coward.
Go on.
Tell the editor to hold the press.
William R. Terrace has just committed suicide in his living room.
He left a note saying it was because of ill health.
It's a clear-cut case of suicide, Mr. Harding.
You're the chief, and what you say goes.
But it's just the case of a wealthy bachelor in poor health.
Well, I admit, Mark, William Terrace probably did commit suicide.
But remember this.
We're at war.
Then you're really going to investigate it? Well, I think I'll at least ask a few questions.
Yes, sir.
Now, the note Terrace left, Mark...
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