‘Not much I can do until we get organised,’ he said. ‘They’l pick up the Packard fast enough if it’s in town. Maybe I’d better take a look at Gil is.’
‘I’ve been thinking about him,’ Dal as said. ‘The set-up is a little delicate. It mightn’t be such a bad idea if you didn’t see him tonight. When you do see him, he’s going to talk. He’s going to tell you it was the Rajah’s money that financed Hater’s escape. Might be awkward to have to arrest the Rajah. He’s a big shot in his own country.’
Olin grunted.
‘I couldn’t care less if he was Gandhi himself.’
‘No, maybe you couldn’t but the State Department might.’ Dal as stubbed out his cigaret e. ‘It would save complications if the Rajah was tipped off that trouble was heading his way. He might pack his trunks and return home. If he did, you’d be let out of a tricky situation.’
‘Are you working for this guy?’ Olin demanded aggressively.
Dallas shook his head.
‘I’m figuring it from your angle, George. I wouldn’t like you to get in bad with the State Department.’
Olin hesitated.
‘I’ve got to see Gil is,’ he said obstinately.