"Of course. I am sorry if Mr. Benham has failed, is failing his friends, but the thing that you suggest is impossible." She put out her hand in token of dismissal.
"And you won't reconsider? Let me come to see you tomorrow, the next day. Is it so much that I ask?"
"Good night, Mr. Canby."
"You do not care enough?"
"Good night."
I bowed over her fingers silently.
Then I took up my hat. There was nothing left to do.