“Yes, it’s a long time — for a person to be unhappy.”
I said, “Isn’t it — and why did you call my attention to the warning at this particular time?”
“Because,” she said, “I don’t like being pushed out in the cold.”
“Who’s pushing you out in the cold?”
“You are.”
“I don’t get you.”
She said, with some feeling. “Don’t stall, Donald. Mrs. Lintig is mixed up in something that’s important. A lot of people have become interested in her. If you won’t take me into your confidence — well, I warned you, that’s all.”
I said, “How about some information?”
She said, “That depends. Donald, what did happen to your eye?”
“I met Charlie,” I said.