He laughed.
“That’s what I’m here for.” He took a cigar from his case, sat down and slowly removed the band. “So Manchini saw Johnny last night?”
“That’s what he said, but I don’t believe him". He was trying to scare me into taking him back to my apartment.”
“Then you don’t think he gave Johnny Fay’s address?”
She hesitated, then turned to face him.
“I know he didn’t. Darling, forgive me, I didn’t tell you the truth about Johnny. I did see him last night. He was at my apartment when I returned from the Casino. He’s scared of you, Sean. He dunks you made me put him in the home. He made me promise not to tell you I had seen him. I’ve told him over and over again you had nothing to do with putting him in the home, but he doesn’t believe me. He stayed the night with me. That’s why I know he couldn’t have killed Fay.”
O’Brien nodded, and wondered why she continued to lie to him.
“You should have told me that before, kid. Never mind. Is he still at your place?”
“No. He’s gone. I’m worried, Sean. He left no note. He’s just vanished. You don’t think the police have arrested him?”
O’Brien shook his head.