I am on the case." Vandover bounded from the window-seat speechless with astonishment, bitterly disappointed.

"_You ?_ he shouted.

Geary slowly nodded his head, enjoying Vandover's bewilderment.

Vandover dropped back upon the cushions again, staring at him wildly with growing suspicion and anger.
He would not have thought it possible that Geary could so sacrifice their old friendship to his own personal interest.

The two continued staring at each other across the table for a moment.