"Yes, for a short time. Were you his wife then, may I ask?"
"Sure I was. I married him five years ago. He deserted me. He has never provided for my support since. I have been living in Los Angeles. I only came to San Francisco day before yesterday. I happened to meet him in the street. I tell you I made it hot for him. He gave me the slip or I would have had him arrested. I learned that he was living here. I have been here again and again, but this is the first time I have been able to get into the room."
"Do you know whose picture that was which you destroyed?"
"Sure I do. A woman he married in New York two years ago. He is living with her here now, but I'll have him arrested. I am his lawful wife."
"You are quite mistaken. He never married her."
"He told me he did. He showed me her picture one time about a year ago."
"He lied. That lady is my partner. Dr. Garshaski so pestered her with his attentions that I had to have him arrested. Then I was told that he went to China."
"So he did. Twice since then. Mr. Brady, I begin to believe you are telling me the truth."
"I certainly am, but let us leave this house. I don't wish the doctor to know I have been here. I should like to talk with you further, Mrs. Garshaski."
"I'll go, but you needn't call me that. I go now by my mother's maiden name. I am known as Inez Reyes."