Halsey Innes

Gertrude Innes

Gertrude and Halsey are siblings, with a teasing but caring relationship, often united in their concerns about the family's secrets.

Louise Armstrong

Halsey and Louise share a romantic attraction, with Halsey acting as her protector and suitor amid the unfolding danger.

Jack Bailey

Halsey and Jack are friends, though Halsey becomes conflicted when Jack is implicated in the crimes.

Arnold Armstrong

Arnold and Halsey are antagonists, with Arnold's hostility toward Halsey stemming from jealousy and suspicion over Louise.

Jack Bailey

Halsey and Jack are friends, though Halsey becomes conflicted when Jack is implicated in the crimes.

Gertrude Innes

Gertrude and Halsey are siblings, with a teasing but caring relationship, often united in their concerns about the family's secrets.

Gertrude Innes

Gertrude and Halsey are siblings, with a teasing but caring relationship, often united in their concerns about the family's secrets.

Arnold Armstrong

Arnold and Halsey are antagonists, with Arnold's hostility toward Halsey stemming from jealousy and suspicion over Louise.

Louise Armstrong

Halsey and Louise share a romantic attraction, with Halsey acting as her protector and suitor amid the unfolding danger.

Louise Armstrong

Halsey and Louise share a romantic attraction, with Halsey acting as her protector and suitor amid the unfolding danger.

Arnold Armstrong

Arnold and Halsey are antagonists, with Arnold's hostility toward Halsey stemming from jealousy and suspicion over Louise.

I: I Take a Country House

Rachel's nephew, who suggests renting a country house and is attentive to Louise Armstrong.

III: Mr. John Bailey Appears

Brings Jack Bailey as a guest; his bed is found unoccupied after the shot.

Where Is Halsey?

Missing; his revolver is found buried in the garden.

V: Gertrude's Engagement

Absent during the investigation; mentioned as having left with Jack Bailey after a phone call, and his revolver is later found in the tulip bed.

VI: In the East Corridor

Halsey is absent and his whereabouts are unknown. A scrap of paper with his signature practiced repeatedly is found among Arnold's effects.

VIII: The Other Half of the Line

Suspected by Jamieson of admitting Bailey and possibly shooting Armstrong, then fleeing.

IX: Just Like a Girl

Returns to Sunnyside, confesses his love for Louise Armstrong, and explains his secret departure but refuses to reveal his whereabouts.

X: The Traders’ Bank

Halsey defends Jack Bailey and reveals he expected the bank's collapse, but not so soon.

XI: Halsey Makes a Capture

Accompanies Rachel on a walk, discusses the murder, reenacts the crime scene, and attempts to capture a mysterious intruder on the staircase, falling and cutting his forehead.

XII: One Mystery for Another

Suspicious of Mrs. Watson, accompanies Rachel to the lodge, and recognizes Louise Armstrong.

XIII: Louise

Confronts Louise about her refusal to marry him, expresses hurt pride and defiance, and is seen leaving after the emotional conversation.

An Eggnog and a Telegram

Goes for a walk with Gertrude; implied to be in love with Louise.

XV: Liddy Gives the Alarm

Halsey is distraught over Louise's refusal to see him; he discusses the situation with Rachel and later investigates the pounding sounds.

XVI: In the Early Morning

Runs to the staircase, finds Louise, examines the circular staircase and entry with Rachel, and takes notes on a scrap of paper.

XVII: A Hint of Scandal

Testifies about his interactions with Arnold Armstrong and Jack Bailey on the night of the murder.

XVIII: A Hole in the Wall

Halsey dismisses the hole as old plaster, grows moody watching Louise, and arranges a phone call to speak with her privately.

XX: Doctor Walker’s Warning

Halsey is present during the discovery of Thomas's body and suggests searching the grounds, though Jamieson disagrees.

XXII: A Ladder Out of Place

Plays golf, sleeps on the davenport, and later guards the house with Alex; helps remove the ladder from the chute.

XXIII: While the Stables Burned

Halsey organizes the watch with Sam Bohannon, responds to the fire, and later searches the house for the intruder.

XXIV: Flinders

Mentioned as having not fully confided in Rachel; he called Mr. Jamieson about the fire.

XXVI: Halsey's Disappearance

Disappears after crashing his car into a freight car; last seen visiting Doctor Walker and Louise Armstrong.

XXVII: Who Is Nina Carrington?

Remains missing; Rachel believes his disappearance is linked to Nina Carrington and Doctor Walker.

XXVIII: A Tramp and the Toothache

His watch is recovered; revealed to have been attacked, gagged, and left in a boxcar; believed to be alive but missing.

XXX: When Churchyards Yawn

Reported found alive at City Hospital in Johnsville, prompting Gertrude's journey.

XXXI: Between Two Fireplaces

Mentioned as recovering from his injuries; Rachel reconstructs his confrontation with Doctor Walker.

At the Foot of the Stairs

Expected to return home that night; his arrival is signaled by the sound of an automobile.

The Odds and Ends

Learns the truth, goes to Louise, and is reconciled with her; had been kidnapped and left in a box car for three days.