‘She’s very upset, sir,’ Wadlock murmured. He looked upset himself.
I ran along the terrace, down the steps to the Cadillac.
‘I’ll drive,’ I said and tossed the packages into the back of the car. ‘I won’t be a moment. I want my gun.’
I left her getting into the Cad. and ran over to the Buick.
‘Monte Verde Mine,’ I said. ‘Give us five minutes, then come on—and watch out, Jack.’
A soft moan came from under the rug, but I didn’t wait. I went back to the Cadillac and climbed under the steering wheel. Serena sat huddled up in a corner. She was crying.
I sent the car shooting down the drive.
‘Don’t let it get you down.’
She went on crying quietly. I decided perhaps it was the best thing for her, and drove as fast as I could without taking risks, and ignored her.
As we drove along Orchid Boulevard I said, ‘Better get hold of yourself now. You haven’t told me yet what was said. If we make one false move, we may spoil his chance of getting back to you. These guys will be a lot more scared than we are. Now, come on, pull yourself together, and tell me. What did they say?’