“You will like her. You will believe every word she says.”
“No doubt. All the more reason why I must see her. Sweetwater, someone drew that weapon out. Effects still have their causes, notwithstanding the new cult. The question is who? We must leave no stone unturned to find that out.”
“The stones have all been turned over once.”
“By you?”
“Not altogether by me.”
“Then they will bear being turned over again. I want to be witness of the operation.”
“Where will you see Miss Clarke?”
“Wherever she pleases—only I can’t walk far.”
“I think I know the place. You shall have the use of this elevator. It has not been running since last night or it would be full of curious people all the time, hustling to get a glimpse of this place. But they’ll put a man on for you.”
“Very good; manage it as you will. I’ll wait here till you’re ready. Explain yourself to the lady. Tell her I’m an old and rheumatic invalid who has been used to asking his own questions. I’ll not trouble her much. But there is one point she must make clear to me.”