“Where’s the girl now?” Forest asked when Conrad had completed his tale.
“On the tenth floor, sir. Miss Fielding and a nurse are with her. Jackson and Norris are guarding the door. There are three police officers taking care of the elevator and the stairs. She’s safe enough for the time being.”
“Was she hurt?”
“More scared than hurt. She had a nasty cut on her arm from flying glass, but otherwise, apart from shock she’s all right.”
Forest rubbed his hands.
“When can you talk to her?”
“I’m waiting for the okay from Doc. Holmes. He said as soon as she has had a rest I can see her.”
“Fine. Now how about Weiner?”
“I don’t know how he slipped through the cordon. There was so much excitement cornering Gleb he was unfortunately overlooked. No one seems to have noticed him. Every man on the force is hunting for him now.”
“We’ve got to find him before Maurer’s mob does,” Forest said grimly. “If he talks, Paul, we’ve got that bunch just where we want them, and they know it. His life’s not worth a dime right now.”