“I’m not employed by the Nurses’ Association.”

“That makes it easier still, doesn’t it? If you’re a freelance…”

“I’m under contract to Dr. Salzer. He runs the Salzer Sanatorium up on Foothill Boulevard. Maybe you’ve heard of it.”

I nodded.

“Is Salzer Maureen’s doctor?”

“Yes. At least I suppose he is. He never comes near her.”

“What’s he got, then—an assistant?”

“No one comes near her.”

“That’s odd, isn’t it?”

“You’re asking a lot of questions, aren’t you?”