“What is it?”
“Persuade Halsey to be decent about this affair of the prince.”
“But I do not....” She checked herself. “Very well,” she said quietly. “I will see what I can do.”
They were at the hotel entrance.
“Thank you,” Selden said. He did not look over his shoulder, but he was certain that Halsey was not far away. “I am not coming in—I’ll go over to the postoffice and get my story off.”
“Good night.” She held out her hand. “It is nice of you not to ask any questions. And if I do not see you again....”
“You are going away?”
“I may be called away very suddenly. So if I do not see you again, remember that I am your friend and wish you good fortune!”
“Thank you,” Selden answered. “Good night!”
For an instant she permitted him to retain her hand, then she drew it away and walked quickly up the steps. She waved at him from the top, and was gone.