“Red Hocksley I heap savvy,” Gow Loong said. “Him velly bad man. Heap no good. Alla time no can tlust.”
Tragg said, “You’ve seen this man who lived downstairs?”
Gow Loong shook his head. “No see.”
“You read his name on the door?”
“No read.”
Tragg turned to Blaine. “How about you?”
Blaine said affably, “I have only been with Mr. Karr for a year.”
“What’s your job?”
“Well, I act as sort of nurse. You see, Mr. Karr is...”
“Ever do any nursing before?”