Chapter XXIII

The manager OF the Bluebonnet Apartments opened the door and said, “Good afternoon. We have some very nice single apartments, one particularly choice with a—” She broke off as she recognized Bertha Cool.

Bertha said, “Just a moment, please. I might be able to make you some money.”

The manager hesitated, thought that over and said, “Well?”

Bertha said, “I’m looking for someone, and if you can help me find her, I think my client would be grateful — financially.”

“Who?” the woman asked.

“The young woman who moved in with Josephine Dell.”