“Just after eight o’clock.”
“Was he drunk?”
“I’m afraid I didn’t notice.” The shocked expression on the clerk’s face made Conrad grin.
“What time did he go out?”
“Just after six.”
“He’s on the top floor, isn’t he?”
“Yes.”
“Okay. We’re going up. Keep your hands off the telephone if you know what’s good for you. This is a surprise visit. Anyone up there with him?”
“Not as far as I know.”
Bardin grunted, then tramped across the pile carpet that covered the halfacre of lobby to the elevator.