FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CASE OF THE MISSING ORDERLY ROOM

Arty AnTiDote, Issue IX, 6 November 1943, Page 1

FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CASE OF THE MISSING ORDERLY ROOM

SHEERLUCK JONES’ AMAZING DEDUCTIVE POWERS 0000000000000 o o o o ”1 have here a list of people connected, with the drime and they must all need be suspect.” The GL.C which the Army had very thoughtfully placed at the detective’s disposal took them back to the mess, and the Major anxiously ran out to meet them. ’’Any luck?” he demanded breathlessly. ’’Major,” said Jones, ’’this is one of the most baffling cases of my career - but I begin to see the light. Here is a list of those I would like to interview, if you would be so kind.” "Why certainly, Mr. Jones. The Army is at your disposal and wo will assemble them immediately.” And after three weeks everyone was available for the interview. ; The Sgt. Major headed the list and Sheorluck Jones judged him to be i a man without scruples. A tiger with the men, but a rabbit when conI fronted by his superiors. j ”Ah,” said Jones, "I want you to answer a few questions."

"Y-Yes, Sir." "Good. You, I think, are responsible for the disposition of tents and huts in this area?" "Y-Yes, Sir." "You know of this dastardly crime which has been perpetrated in the area, I suppose?" "Y-Yes, Sir," faltered the Sgt.Maj or. "Tell me, whom do you suspect of the crime?" "Y-Yes, Sir - I mean I don’t know, Sir." "That is all," said Jones briefly, "Oh, no," he went on as the other rose to go, "one other thing - have you missed anything from your tent lately?" "Y-Yes, Sir," "’That?" "Three magazines."

"Ah" cried Jones, "Rifle magazines? 1 * "N-No, Six* - magazines rifled." "Papers? " "Y-Yes, Sir." "’.Then? " "About a month ago." "Good," and the great detective stood up. "You may go," he added.

(to be continued)

Read next week’s issue of "The Arty Antidote" and see the amazing deductions Sheerluck Jones makes from the evidence he has collected. It will amaze you (and probably us too).