There was nothing to be gained by prolonging the conversation and
Kennedy made a move as though to go.
"Just give us a square deal," said Whitney as we left. "That's all we want—a square deal."
Kennedy and I walked out of the Prince Edward Albert and turned down the block.
"Well, have you found out anything more?" asked a voice in the shadow beside us.
We turned. It was Norton.
"I saw you talking to Whitney in the writing-room," he said, with a laugh, "then in the cafe, and I saw Alfonso come in. He still has those shadows on me. I wouldn't be surprised if there was one of them around in a doorway, now."
"No," returned Kennedy, "he didn't say anything that was important.
They still say they haven't the dagger."
"Of course," said Norton.
"You'll wait around a little longer?" asked Kennedy as we came to a corner and stopped.
"I think so," returned Norton. "I'll keep you posted."