We watched him, startled.
On the other side of the portieres Michael and Clutching Hand waited. Then, in the general confusion, Clutching Hand slowly disappeared, foiled.
"Where did this package come from?" asked Kennedy of Jennings suspiciously.
Jennings looked blank.
"Why," put in Elaine, "Michael brought it to me."
"Get Michael," ordered Kennedy.
"Yes, sir," nodded Jennings.
A moment later he returned. "I found him, going upstairs," reported
Jennings, leading Michael in.
"Where did you get this package?" shot out Kennedy.
"It was left at the door, sir, by a boy, sir."