And I can understand how the idea of treasure hunting must have stirred you.

But what I can't understand is this:--When Standish found the Caesars were gunning for him, why in blue blazes did he content himself with telling you of it?
Why didn't he send you away, out of any possible danger?
Why didn't he insist on your running into Miami, to the Royal Palm or some lesser hotel, till the rumpus was all over?
Even if he didn't think the government knew anything about the deal, he knew the Caesars did.

And--" "He wanted me to go to Miami," she said.

"He even wanted me to go North.

But I wouldn't.