September 18, 2022 • 18 mins
In this episode of 'Forward into the Past,' host and narrator J.C. Rede delves into a thrilling Nick Carter mystery titled 'The Call of Death or Nick Carter's Clever Assistant,' J.C. discusses the influence of Victorian melodrama on the writers of Nick Carter mysteries and the societal reception of such storytelling, noting the disdain of aristocratic society for melodramas and dime novels. Despite this, efforts by institutions like Villanova University and Project Gutenberg have preserved these stories for future generations. The episode progresses with the mystery of a bank in Westchester County robbed using a method linked to a suspect, James Nordeck, by master detective Nick Carter. An urgent plea for help from a mysterious woman leads Carter to Harriet Farley, who seeks Carter's assistance in the disappearance of her fiancé, Reverend Austin Maybrick, feared to be in danger. Details of Maybrick's puzzling actions prior to his disappearance, including withdrawing money and preparing empty suitcases, raise concerns of foul play. The episode concludes with Carter heading to investigate Maybrick's disappearance, leaving listeners in suspense for the next chapter of the adventure.
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(00:00):
Hey, everyone.
Welcome to another episode offorward into the past.
I'm Jacey.
your host and narrator.
And today we're venturing intoanother thrilling episode of the
Nick Carter mystery, the call ofdeath or Nick Carter's clever
assistant.
Now, I'm sure you've noticedthat in this story, the title
(00:20):
has a very interesting doublemotif.
The Call of death or NickCarter's clever assistant.
This was a style that was usedquite often in Victorian era
theater, especially melodrama.
Now, if you want a classicexample And don't have a
Victorian era theater nearby.
Well, I highly recommend thatyou set your way back machine
(00:43):
for the 1960s and revisit theRocky and Bullwinkle show.
Mainly because they used theaforementioned dual titles at
the end of every Rocky andBullwinkle segment.
For example, the announcer wouldend each segment with something
like, well, our heroes survivedthis new ordeal.
Be with us next time forstanding room only or rock and
(01:06):
roll.
And of course it would alwayshave a cheesy pun in the title.
Or for more adherence to the oldmelodrama style Check out the
adventures of Dudley Ru right ofthe Mounties complete with turn
of the century piano playing.
At any rate, the writers of theNick Carter mysteries were
highly influenced by this styleof theater and incorporated the
(01:28):
use of the dual titled headlinefor their stories.
It's interesting to note thatboth of these particular styles
of storytelling were not onlyvery similar in their delivery,
but also in their reception insociety.
Both melodramas and story papersand dime novels used very simple
language and story bases.
(01:49):
Good triumphs over evil.
The little guy wins over theevil landlord or bank owner, and
the hero arrives just in time topay the rent.
This style of storytelling,however, was looked down upon by
the more aristocratic members ofsociety.
Those who had schooling inrealms of higher education.
Neither the writing formelodrama Nor dime novels and
(02:11):
story papers were consideredlegitimate literature.
And it's mainly for this reasonthat most of those stories that
were written for a melodramaticstage or appeared in story
papers and dime novels did notsurvive much past the time in
which the appeared.
Even though during their timethey were the talk of the town
(02:32):
and treated like superstars.
All I can say is thank goodnessthat someone in the past had the
foresight to save some of thesestories.
And with the help of places likeVillanova university are
managing to scan and digitizethese stories so they can be
saved for future enjoyment andeventually turned into digital
(02:53):
eBooks in places like projectGutenberg.
So that you and I can read orlisten to.
A classic tale of yesteryear.
And with We'll continue our ownclassic tale of yesteryear, the
call of death or nick Carter'sclever assistant.
In the last episode, our masterdetective Nick Carter was
(03:14):
engaged in conversation with thechief of detectives inspector,
Mallory.
Regarding a robbery of a bank inWestchester county.
Nick has identified the methodof safe cracking used by one of
the criminals as belonging toJames.
Nortek a man of about 50 yearsand a serial criminal.
Nick is sure of his identity,not only because of his safe
(03:37):
cracking ability, but alsocoupled with the fact that Nick
saw Nordic's daughter on anelevated drain a few days prior
to the bank robbery.
Along with this assistant chickinspector, Mallory and Nick were
about to leave for Westchester.
When a mysterious woman appearedin a limousine earnestly asking
for Nick's assistance with acase of life and death.
(04:00):
Who is this mystery woman?
Well, let's find out in the nextepisode of the call of death or
Nick Carter's clever assistant.
Chapter two, the missing rector.
Nick Carter had more than onereason for complying with the
request of the young lady whohad arrived at his residence
(04:23):
just as he was departing.
Nick was influenced not only byher manifest anxiety and
agitation.
But also by the fact that herwealthy father Archibald,
Farley, who had died about ayear before leaving her
something like five millions hadbeen a personal friend and had
frequently entertained him inhis magnificent Westchester
mansion.
(04:44):
Nick knew, moreover, thatHarriet Farley was a remarkably
sensible level-headed And thatshe would not thus have appealed
to him without very seriousoccasion.
He conducted her into hislibrary, therefore, instead of
to his business office, that hemight suffer no interruption.
Take an arm chair.
Ms.
Folly said he placing one forher.
(05:05):
Compose yourself too.
For, I see that you are quitenervous.
What is the trouble?
I ought not to have come inhere, Mr.
Carter for, I want you to gowith me.
She replied.
It may be just as well.
However, if I first tell you thecause of my anxiety.
I think so said Nick, taking achair She was a very beautiful
girl in the twenties of lightcomplexion and with wonderfully
(05:29):
blue expressive eyes.
Her features were of a refinedand classic cast evincing
culture and strength ofcharacter.
Her head was finely poised andcrowned with an abundance of
wavy Auburn hair.
She was above medium height witha supple graceful figure.
The attractive lines of whichwere accentuated by her
close-fitting fashionablegarments.
(05:50):
You must not think my fear asfoolish, Mr.
Carter.
Nor my interest in this matter,presumptuous, she said
earnestly, replying to thedetectives remark.
I have serious reasons for bothand I shall insist upon your
investigating the matterimmediately, if I can prevail
upon you to do so.
Your father and I were very goodfriends.
Miss folly.
Nick replied.
I would be very glad to be ofservice, to.
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I felt sure of it.
Mr.
Carter.
Thank you.
Now, what is the matter to whichyou refer.
It relates to the disappearanceof a quite noted young
clergyman, the Reverend AustinMaybrick rector of St.
Lawrence Church, which I attend.
I know that he has met with evilof some kind.
I know Mr.
Maybrick very well by reputationsaid Nick.
He is fast becoming noted forhis eloquence, his advanced
(06:34):
ideas, and his charitable workamong the lowest classes.
He has a very wealthy parish.
I believe.
Yes, very.
It includes some of the richestresidents of west Chester
county.
You say that Mr.
Maybrick is mysteriouslymissing.
Yes.
Since when.
Since nine o'clock last evening.
Oh, but that is not long, saidNick significantly.
(06:56):
Surely Ms.
Folly.
I know what you would say, Mr.
Carter, but it would have noweight with me.
She hurriedly interposed.
I am absolutely sure that he isthe victim of knavery of some
kind.
But why are you so sure of it?
Have you any definite reasons?
Yes, many.
Tell me said, Nick, what areyour reasons?
And the circumstances inconnection with his
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disappearance.
Ms.
Farley drew up in her chair, awave of red appeared in her
cheeks and dispelled herpaleness.
She met Nick's grave scrutinywith outward composure, however,
and replied with characteristicfrankness.
I must begin Mr.
Carter with telling you of myrelations with Mr.
Maybrick.
He has been very kind to mesince my father died a year ago,
(07:37):
leaving me very wealthy, butdeplorably alone in the world.
Mr.
Mayberry called often during myfather's illness and his visits
have been even more frequentsince his death.
They have given rise to rumors,Mr.
Carter, that Mr.
Maybrick and I are in love, hadlikely to be married.
Is there any truth in them?
Nick inquired.
(07:58):
Yes.
Are you engaged, to Mr.
Maybrick?
I am,Mr.
Carter, though the engagementhas not been announced, said
Harriet.
I have been in mourning for ayear, you know, discarding it
only a week ago.
I understand Said Nick.
I have been very careful duringmy period of morning that
nothing should be said about myengagement.
And I know that Mr.
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Maybeck has not disclosed it byso much as a hint.
He is absolutely reliable.
No doubt.
The truth is suspected,nevertheless and bitterly
resented.
Resented by whom.
By a woman with whom Mr.
Maybeck was on terms of friendlyintimacy before falling in love
with me.
Said Ms.
Farley coloring again.
(08:38):
He assures me that theirfriendship was entirely proper,
which I fully believe, but thewoman evidently intends to take
advantage of it and make troublefor She has threatened him with
a lawsuit to say nothing ofother vengeful proceedings,
unless he ends his relationswith me and consents to marry
her.
Who informed you of her feelingsand intentions.
Nick inquired.
(09:00):
Mr.
Maybrick.
And how does he regard herthreats?
He has ignored the Mr.
Carter and very properly tosaid, Ms.
Farley.
He knows that she has beenstealthily watching him,
nevertheless, spying by nightnear the rectory, though, with
what design he cannotconjecture.
How long has this been going on?
For more than a week, evidentlyculminating in what occurred
(09:21):
last And what was that?
What to heaven.
I could tell you.
Ms.
Farley fervently, exclaimed.
Don't ask me Mr.
Carter.
That is what I want you to findout and what has become of him.
You mean?
Stop a moment.
Nick abruptly digressed.
Who is this jealous woman whoevidently feels that she has
(09:42):
been wrong by Mr.
Maybrick.
Her name is Kate Crandell.
A resident in your town.
Yes.
And what do you know Is sheyoung and attractive of good
character and habits Ms.
Farley checked him with agesture.
I know nothing about her morals.
She replied.
She is quite a handsome woman,about 30 years old.
(10:02):
She is not a person of means sheis in business as a public
stenographer and has beenfrequently employed by the day
in that capacity by Mr.
Maybrick.
She took his sermons inshorthand and prepared a
typewritten copy for him.
She has been accustomed to doingthat work at the rectory.
I do not feel it necessary tolook deeper into their
relations, Mr.
Carter for I have absolute faithin Mr.
(10:25):
May bricks honor and integrity.
After what now has occurred,moreover, Let's drop everything
else and come to that Nickinterposed.
What can you tell me about it?
You say that Mr.
Maybrick was at home lastevening?
Yes.
He left the rectory about halfpast eight.
As near as Mrs.
At his housekeeper can informme.
(10:46):
She is the only servant employedby Mr.
Maybrick, who has no nearrelatives.
He is a man still under 30.
Mr.
Carter.
Did he leave home alone?
Yes.
Without telling Mrs.
Soul where he was going or whenhe would return.
Neither.
Said Ms.
Farley.
I will state all of the knowncircumstances, Mr.
Carter, as briefly as possible.
(11:08):
Do so.
Said Nick.
On Tuesday evening, night beforelast.
A woman called at the rectory tosee Mr.
Maybrick.
Ms.
Farley began.
Mrs soul admitted her, but shecould not identify her for the
woman with closely veiled.
Judging from her figure andcarriage.
However she thinks it may havebeen Kate Crandell, but it's not
sure of it.
(11:29):
Continue said Nick.
I follow you.
Mr.
Maybrick received the woman inhis library, closing the door,
and she remained with him fornearly an hour.
Ms.
Farley proceeded.
There would have been nothingstrange in that perhaps, but for
what he did the following day,yesterday.
And what was that?
He drew$500 from the bank in themorning.
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Mrs soul saw the bank notes onhis desk while he was at lunch.
In the afternoon, Mr.
Carter, he borrowed a leathersuitcase from a man friend
living nearby.
He has one of his own also.
And he put both of them near thefront door, in the hall.
Mrs soul saw them there.
And asked him if he was goingaway.
He replied that he was, but thathe was not going far.
(12:13):
Mm, go on When at dinner abouthalf past six, however, he told
Mrs.
that she need not leave a lightfor him.
As he might be out unusuallylate.
He said not a word concerninghis mission or designs.
He left the rectory about halfpast eight, as I have said,
taking both suitcases.
(12:34):
Containing some of his garments,I suppose.
On the contrary, Mr.
Carter, both suitcases wereempty.
Empty.
Echoed Nick with more thoughtfulglaze.
That indicates that he expectedto bring back something in them.
Presumably.
Yes.
And how do you know they wereempty?
Mrs soul had occasion to moveone of them just before Mr.
(12:56):
Maybrick departed.
Ms.
Farley explained.
She knew by its weight, that itmust be empty.
She thought it strange that hehad packed nothing in it.
And then she lifted the other.
That was empty also.
And Mr.
Mayberry.
Maybe Rick did not touch themagain until he left the house.
Hmm.
I see said Nick quietly.
(13:16):
Anything more.
Not until this morning.
Replied Ms.
Farley.
Mrs soul became anxious aboutnine o'clock and she telephoned
to me asking me, whether I knewwhy Mr.
Maybrick was absent.
I did not, of course.
And upon learning of thecircumstances I at once went to
the rectory.
I found Mr.
Maverick's desk open.
And I ventured to search for aletter or something that might
(13:39):
explain his absence.
Did you find anything?
Only something that greatlyincreased my anxiety.
What was that?
An empty revolver case in one ofthe drawers.
I knew that he'd had such aweapon, Mr.
Carter for he has told me.
So, and I now feel sure that hetook the revolver with him last
evening.
If I am right It admits of onlyone interpretation.
(14:02):
That he apprehended danger.
I agree with you, said Nick.
Did you find the money mentionedthe$500.
I did not.
Ms.
Farley said gravely.
It was not in his desk nor inhis bedroom.
I think he took it with him aswell as the revolver.
And I cannot but feel that hehas met with foul play.
He surely would have told Mrs.
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Soul if he had not intended toreturn before morning.
That does appear quite probable.
Oh, I am sure of it, Mr.
Carter.
It is not at all like Mr.
Maybrick to have been negligentin that way.
Have you taken any other stepsin the matter?
Nick inquired.
I telephone to the bank to learnwhether Mr.
Maybrick had said why he neededso large a sum as$500 said Ms.
(14:44):
Farley.
The teller could not inform me.
Mr.
Maybrick presented his check anddrew the money, but he had no
conversation with a teller.
I see.
I also communicated with thegentlemen from whom he borrowed
the suitcase.
He said that Mr.
Maybrick did not inform him whyhe wanted it, but promised to
return it this morning.
(15:05):
That further convinces me, mr.
Carter that he expected toreturn during the night.
I agree with you again said,Nick.
Did he depart in a conveyance oron foot?
Um, On foot.
And, you know, nothing more ofhis movements.
Absolutely nothing.
How long ago were you at therectory?
(15:26):
About an hour ago, I came todirectly here in my limousine.
I will call up Mrs.
Soul.
And you may talk with her saidNick turning to the telephone on
his library table.
Find out where the Mr.
Maybrick has returned since youleft the rectory.
If not tell Mrs.
Soul that you have conferredwith me And that I will call
there in about an hour.
Direct her to say and do nothingmore until I arrive.
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I understand.
Ms.
Farley said complying eagerly.
I will take one of my assistantsalong also, and get you to take
us out there.
Nick added.
I will gladly do so, Mr.
Carter, Very good.
You probably know Mr.
Maybrick's number Talk with Mrs.
Soul as I have directed.
Ms.
Farley hastened to obey quicklyobtaining only negative
information from the anxioushousekeeper.
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The Reverend Austin Maybrick hadnot returned.
Nick Carter rang for Joseph hadsent for Patsy Garvin, his
junior assistant.
Five minutes later in companywith Ms.
Farley and her chauffeur, theywere speeding toward Westchester
county and the home of themissing rector.
(16:31):
What happened to the ReverendAustin?
Maybrick why has he pulled outso much money and where has he
gone?
Is the mysterious Kate Crandellto blame.
We'll find out next time in thenext thrilling chapter of the
call of death or Nick Carter'sclever assistant.
Once again, folks.
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Thanks for listening.
It's good to be back after sucha long hiatus, and I appreciate
you all hanging in and waitingpatiently for this next episode.
Until next time, folks.
Thanks for listening.
I keep sharing the stories andas always.
Be a good human.
Bye for now.
Hey, everyone.
Welcome to another episode offorward into the past.
I'm Jacey.
your host and narrator.
And today we're venturing intoanother thrilling episode of the
Nick Carter mystery, the call ofdeath or Nick Carter's clever
assistant.
Now, I'm sure you've noticedthat in this story, the title
(00:20):
has a very interesting doublemotif.
The Call of death or NickCarter's clever assistant.
This was a style that was usedquite often in Victorian era
theater, especially melodrama.
Now, if you want a classicexample And don't have a
Victorian era theater nearby.
Well, I highly recommend thatyou set your way back machine
(00:43):
for the 1960s and revisit theRocky and Bullwinkle show.
Mainly because they used theaforementioned dual titles at
the end of every Rocky andBullwinkle segment.
For example, the announcer wouldend each segment with something
like, well, our heroes survivedthis new ordeal.
Be with us next time forstanding room only or rock and
(01:06):
roll.
And of course it would alwayshave a cheesy pun in the title.
Or for more adherence to the oldmelodrama style Check out the
adventures of Dudley Ru right ofthe Mounties complete with turn
of the century piano playing.
At any rate, the writers of theNick Carter mysteries were
highly influenced by this styleof theater and incorporated the
(01:28):
use of the dual titled headlinefor their stories.
It's interesting to note thatboth of these particular styles
of storytelling were not onlyvery similar in their delivery,
but also in their reception insociety.
Both melodramas and story papersand dime novels used very simple
language and story bases.
(01:49):
Good triumphs over evil.
The little guy wins over theevil landlord or bank owner, and
the hero arrives just in time topay the rent.
This style of storytelling,however, was looked down upon by
the more aristocratic members ofsociety.
Those who had schooling inrealms of higher education.
Neither the writing formelodrama Nor dime novels and
(02:11):
story papers were consideredlegitimate literature.
And it's mainly for this reasonthat most of those stories that
were written for a melodramaticstage or appeared in story
papers and dime novels did notsurvive much past the time in
which the appeared.
Even though during their timethey were the talk of the town
(02:32):
and treated like superstars.
All I can say is thank goodnessthat someone in the past had the
foresight to save some of thesestories.
And with the help of places likeVillanova university are
managing to scan and digitizethese stories so they can be
saved for future enjoyment andeventually turned into digital
(02:53):
eBooks in places like projectGutenberg.
So that you and I can read orlisten to.
A classic tale of yesteryear.
And with We'll continue our ownclassic tale of yesteryear, the
call of death or nick Carter'sclever assistant.
In the last episode, our masterdetective Nick Carter was
(03:14):
engaged in conversation with thechief of detectives inspector,
Mallory.
Regarding a robbery of a bank inWestchester county.
Nick has identified the methodof safe cracking used by one of
the criminals as belonging toJames.
Nortek a man of about 50 yearsand a serial criminal.
Nick is sure of his identity,not only because of his safe
(03:37):
cracking ability, but alsocoupled with the fact that Nick
saw Nordic's daughter on anelevated drain a few days prior
to the bank robbery.
Along with this assistant chickinspector, Mallory and Nick were
about to leave for Westchester.
When a mysterious woman appearedin a limousine earnestly asking
for Nick's assistance with acase of life and death.
(04:00):
Who is this mystery woman?
Well, let's find out in the nextepisode of the call of death or
Nick Carter's clever assistant.
Chapter two, the missing rector.
Nick Carter had more than onereason for complying with the
request of the young lady whohad arrived at his residence
(04:23):
just as he was departing.
Nick was influenced not only byher manifest anxiety and
agitation.
But also by the fact that herwealthy father Archibald,
Farley, who had died about ayear before leaving her
something like five millions hadbeen a personal friend and had
frequently entertained him inhis magnificent Westchester
mansion.
(04:44):
Nick knew, moreover, thatHarriet Farley was a remarkably
sensible level-headed And thatshe would not thus have appealed
to him without very seriousoccasion.
He conducted her into hislibrary, therefore, instead of
to his business office, that hemight suffer no interruption.
Take an arm chair.
Ms.
Folly said he placing one forher.
(05:05):
Compose yourself too.
For, I see that you are quitenervous.
What is the trouble?
I ought not to have come inhere, Mr.
Carter for, I want you to gowith me.
She replied.
It may be just as well.
However, if I first tell you thecause of my anxiety.
I think so said Nick, taking achair She was a very beautiful
girl in the twenties of lightcomplexion and with wonderfully
(05:29):
blue expressive eyes.
Her features were of a refinedand classic cast evincing
culture and strength ofcharacter.
Her head was finely poised andcrowned with an abundance of
wavy Auburn hair.
She was above medium height witha supple graceful figure.
The attractive lines of whichwere accentuated by her
close-fitting fashionablegarments.
(05:50):
You must not think my fear asfoolish, Mr.
Carter.
Nor my interest in this matter,presumptuous, she said
earnestly, replying to thedetectives remark.
I have serious reasons for bothand I shall insist upon your
investigating the matterimmediately, if I can prevail
upon you to do so.
Your father and I were very goodfriends.
Miss folly.
Nick replied.
I would be very glad to be ofservice, to.
(06:12):
I felt sure of it.
Mr.
Carter.
Thank you.
Now, what is the matter to whichyou refer.
It relates to the disappearanceof a quite noted young
clergyman, the Reverend AustinMaybrick rector of St.
Lawrence Church, which I attend.
I know that he has met with evilof some kind.
I know Mr.
Maybrick very well by reputationsaid Nick.
He is fast becoming noted forhis eloquence, his advanced
(06:34):
ideas, and his charitable workamong the lowest classes.
He has a very wealthy parish.
I believe.
Yes, very.
It includes some of the richestresidents of west Chester
county.
You say that Mr.
Maybrick is mysteriouslymissing.
Yes.
Since when.
Since nine o'clock last evening.
Oh, but that is not long, saidNick significantly.
(06:56):
Surely Ms.
Folly.
I know what you would say, Mr.
Carter, but it would have noweight with me.
She hurriedly interposed.
I am absolutely sure that he isthe victim of knavery of some
kind.
But why are you so sure of it?
Have you any definite reasons?
Yes, many.
Tell me said, Nick, what areyour reasons?
And the circumstances inconnection with his
(07:16):
disappearance.
Ms.
Farley drew up in her chair, awave of red appeared in her
cheeks and dispelled herpaleness.
She met Nick's grave scrutinywith outward composure, however,
and replied with characteristicfrankness.
I must begin Mr.
Carter with telling you of myrelations with Mr.
Maybrick.
He has been very kind to mesince my father died a year ago,
(07:37):
leaving me very wealthy, butdeplorably alone in the world.
Mr.
Mayberry called often during myfather's illness and his visits
have been even more frequentsince his death.
They have given rise to rumors,Mr.
Carter, that Mr.
Maybrick and I are in love, hadlikely to be married.
Is there any truth in them?
Nick inquired.
(07:58):
Yes.
Are you engaged, to Mr.
Maybrick?
I am,Mr.
Carter, though the engagementhas not been announced, said
Harriet.
I have been in mourning for ayear, you know, discarding it
only a week ago.
I understand Said Nick.
I have been very careful duringmy period of morning that
nothing should be said about myengagement.
And I know that Mr.
(08:18):
Maybeck has not disclosed it byso much as a hint.
He is absolutely reliable.
No doubt.
The truth is suspected,nevertheless and bitterly
resented.
Resented by whom.
By a woman with whom Mr.
Maybeck was on terms of friendlyintimacy before falling in love
with me.
Said Ms.
Farley coloring again.
(08:38):
He assures me that theirfriendship was entirely proper,
which I fully believe, but thewoman evidently intends to take
advantage of it and make troublefor She has threatened him with
a lawsuit to say nothing ofother vengeful proceedings,
unless he ends his relationswith me and consents to marry
her.
Who informed you of her feelingsand intentions.
Nick inquired.
(09:00):
Mr.
Maybrick.
And how does he regard herthreats?
He has ignored the Mr.
Carter and very properly tosaid, Ms.
Farley.
He knows that she has beenstealthily watching him,
nevertheless, spying by nightnear the rectory, though, with
what design he cannotconjecture.
How long has this been going on?
For more than a week, evidentlyculminating in what occurred
(09:21):
last And what was that?
What to heaven.
I could tell you.
Ms.
Farley fervently, exclaimed.
Don't ask me Mr.
Carter.
That is what I want you to findout and what has become of him.
You mean?
Stop a moment.
Nick abruptly digressed.
Who is this jealous woman whoevidently feels that she has
(09:42):
been wrong by Mr.
Maybrick.
Her name is Kate Crandell.
A resident in your town.
Yes.
And what do you know Is sheyoung and attractive of good
character and habits Ms.
Farley checked him with agesture.
I know nothing about her morals.
She replied.
She is quite a handsome woman,about 30 years old.
(10:02):
She is not a person of means sheis in business as a public
stenographer and has beenfrequently employed by the day
in that capacity by Mr.
Maybrick.
She took his sermons inshorthand and prepared a
typewritten copy for him.
She has been accustomed to doingthat work at the rectory.
I do not feel it necessary tolook deeper into their
relations, Mr.
Carter for I have absolute faithin Mr.
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May bricks honor and integrity.
After what now has occurred,moreover, Let's drop everything
else and come to that Nickinterposed.
What can you tell me about it?
You say that Mr.
Maybrick was at home lastevening?
Yes.
He left the rectory about halfpast eight.
As near as Mrs.
At his housekeeper can informme.
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She is the only servant employedby Mr.
Maybrick, who has no nearrelatives.
He is a man still under 30.
Mr.
Carter.
Did he leave home alone?
Yes.
Without telling Mrs.
Soul where he was going or whenhe would return.
Neither.
Said Ms.
Farley.
I will state all of the knowncircumstances, Mr.
Carter, as briefly as possible.
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Do so.
Said Nick.
On Tuesday evening, night beforelast.
A woman called at the rectory tosee Mr.
Maybrick.
Ms.
Farley began.
Mrs soul admitted her, but shecould not identify her for the
woman with closely veiled.
Judging from her figure andcarriage.
However she thinks it may havebeen Kate Crandell, but it's not
sure of it.
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Continue said Nick.
I follow you.
Mr.
Maybrick received the woman inhis library, closing the door,
and she remained with him fornearly an hour.
Ms.
Farley proceeded.
There would have been nothingstrange in that perhaps, but for
what he did the following day,yesterday.
And what was that?
He drew$500 from the bank in themorning.
(11:50):
Mrs soul saw the bank notes onhis desk while he was at lunch.
In the afternoon, Mr.
Carter, he borrowed a leathersuitcase from a man friend
living nearby.
He has one of his own also.
And he put both of them near thefront door, in the hall.
Mrs soul saw them there.
And asked him if he was goingaway.
He replied that he was, but thathe was not going far.
(12:13):
Mm, go on When at dinner abouthalf past six, however, he told
Mrs.
that she need not leave a lightfor him.
As he might be out unusuallylate.
He said not a word concerninghis mission or designs.
He left the rectory about halfpast eight, as I have said,
taking both suitcases.
(12:34):
Containing some of his garments,I suppose.
On the contrary, Mr.
Carter, both suitcases wereempty.
Empty.
Echoed Nick with more thoughtfulglaze.
That indicates that he expectedto bring back something in them.
Presumably.
Yes.
And how do you know they wereempty?
Mrs soul had occasion to moveone of them just before Mr.
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Maybrick departed.
Ms.
Farley explained.
She knew by its weight, that itmust be empty.
She thought it strange that hehad packed nothing in it.
And then she lifted the other.
That was empty also.
And Mr.
Mayberry.
Maybe Rick did not touch themagain until he left the house.
Hmm.
I see said Nick quietly.
(13:16):
Anything more.
Not until this morning.
Replied Ms.
Farley.
Mrs soul became anxious aboutnine o'clock and she telephoned
to me asking me, whether I knewwhy Mr.
Maybrick was absent.
I did not, of course.
And upon learning of thecircumstances I at once went to
the rectory.
I found Mr.
Maverick's desk open.
And I ventured to search for aletter or something that might
(13:39):
explain his absence.
Did you find anything?
Only something that greatlyincreased my anxiety.
What was that?
An empty revolver case in one ofthe drawers.
I knew that he'd had such aweapon, Mr.
Carter for he has told me.
So, and I now feel sure that hetook the revolver with him last
evening.
If I am right It admits of onlyone interpretation.
(14:02):
That he apprehended danger.
I agree with you, said Nick.
Did you find the money mentionedthe$500.
I did not.
Ms.
Farley said gravely.
It was not in his desk nor inhis bedroom.
I think he took it with him aswell as the revolver.
And I cannot but feel that hehas met with foul play.
He surely would have told Mrs.
(14:23):
Soul if he had not intended toreturn before morning.
That does appear quite probable.
Oh, I am sure of it, Mr.
Carter.
It is not at all like Mr.
Maybrick to have been negligentin that way.
Have you taken any other stepsin the matter?
Nick inquired.
I telephone to the bank to learnwhether Mr.
Maybrick had said why he neededso large a sum as$500 said Ms.
(14:44):
Farley.
The teller could not inform me.
Mr.
Maybrick presented his check anddrew the money, but he had no
conversation with a teller.
I see.
I also communicated with thegentlemen from whom he borrowed
the suitcase.
He said that Mr.
Maybrick did not inform him whyhe wanted it, but promised to
return it this morning.
(15:05):
That further convinces me, mr.
Carter that he expected toreturn during the night.
I agree with you again said,Nick.
Did he depart in a conveyance oron foot?
Um, On foot.
And, you know, nothing more ofhis movements.
Absolutely nothing.
How long ago were you at therectory?
(15:26):
About an hour ago, I came todirectly here in my limousine.
I will call up Mrs.
Soul.
And you may talk with her saidNick turning to the telephone on
his library table.
Find out where the Mr.
Maybrick has returned since youleft the rectory.
If not tell Mrs.
Soul that you have conferredwith me And that I will call
there in about an hour.
Direct her to say and do nothingmore until I arrive.
(15:48):
I understand.
Ms.
Farley said complying eagerly.
I will take one of my assistantsalong also, and get you to take
us out there.
Nick added.
I will gladly do so, Mr.
Carter, Very good.
You probably know Mr.
Maybrick's number Talk with Mrs.
Soul as I have directed.
Ms.
Farley hastened to obey quicklyobtaining only negative
information from the anxioushousekeeper.
(16:11):
The Reverend Austin Maybrick hadnot returned.
Nick Carter rang for Joseph hadsent for Patsy Garvin, his
junior assistant.
Five minutes later in companywith Ms.
Farley and her chauffeur, theywere speeding toward Westchester
county and the home of themissing rector.
(16:31):
What happened to the ReverendAustin?
Maybrick why has he pulled outso much money and where has he
gone?
Is the mysterious Kate Crandellto blame.
We'll find out next time in thenext thrilling chapter of the
call of death or Nick Carter'sclever assistant.
Once again, folks.
(16:52):
Thanks for listening.
It's good to be back after sucha long hiatus, and I appreciate
you all hanging in and waitingpatiently for this next episode.
Until next time, folks.
Thanks for listening.
I keep sharing the stories andas always.
Be a good human.
Bye for now.
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