Laxter

Laxter, his employer, had his right leg broken just above the knee.

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1935

But we must remember that Laxter was an elderly man; that Edith DeVoe was vigorous and well-formed, strong and feline.

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1935

Then Frank Oafley drove his machine to the Laxter residence sometime after the defendant had left the premises with the cat, and slid the body through the window which was customarily left open to enable the cat to go in and out.

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1935

Edith DeVoe told me it was made by Sam Laxter, but I am inclined to think she said that as part of a prearranged scheme by which she and Frank Oafley had conspired to murder Laxter, and then, by accusing Sam Laxter of the murder, eliminate him from sharing in the estate, leaving Frank Oafley as the sole heir.

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1935

Young Douglas Keene, the fiance of beautiful young Winifred Laxter, the only Laxter heir that DIDN'T inherit under the strange will.

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1935

Laxter and Burger entered the house, closely followed by Glassman.

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1935

They saw the tracks where Laxter had put on his brakes and skidded.

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1935

I don't think Laxter lost his temper and struck Edith DeVoe purposely with a club.

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1935

Laxter told Brandon to take the car and go on home; that he'd come later.

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1935

Laxter said in an even monotone, "I refuse to answer."

The Case of the Caretaker's Cat Gardner, Erle Stanley, 1889-1970 1935