13/30 I guess he'd given her a dope so as to stop any cry for help. It made me feel pretty mean to be standing there without taking a hand in the deal, but I forced myself to believe that another hour or two couldn't make such a heap of difference to the lady, while it would be better to leave things to the police. I waited just twenty minutes--I have all the times scheduled--until the car came back. By hurrying downstairs I was able to look inside as it passed, and Silk Hat was alone. |