Dixie Dugan v3 #2

Dixie Dugan becomes involved in investigating a fire at Mr. Lafton's estate after his cook is accused of arson. When interrogated about the night of the fire, the cook initially denies involvement but eventually signs a full confession, though Dixie and others present suspect he may be lying to protect someone else. Dixie attempts to get more information from the cook by speaking with him privately, suggesting there may be clues or leads pointing to another culprit responsible for setting the fire.