He came closer to Dale, fixing her with his eyes.

"Do you know where Bailey is now ?" He spoke slowly and menacingly.
She did not flinch.
"No." The detective paused.
"Miss Ogden," he said, still with that hidden threat in his voice, "in the last minute or so the Union Bank case and certain things in this house have begun to tie up pretty close together.

Bailey disappeared this morning.

Have you heard from him since ?" Her eyes met his without weakening, her voice was cool and composed.
"No." The detective did not comment on her answer.

She could not tell from his face whether he thought she had told the truth or lied.