The enemy, about to kick himself forward, took a firm hold on the handrail behind him and retracted his feet from against the wall.
"You can't get away with it, Farradyne."
Farradyne smiled grimly. "I can try, Brenner. So happy to meet you again."
XXIII
Warily he listened. There were no other sounds along the corridor but the one he expected, and soon the little flag on the lock went in and the door opened. Carolyn Niles came out in pajamas and coat, her eyes blinking slightly. "What's the—" Then she gasped. "Charles!"
"Howdedo. Any more hiding in the dark, Carolyn?"
"How did you get here?"
"I walked," he said flatly. He turned to Brenner. "You stay there, school-master. I'm scared to death and therefore a bit touchy."
Brenner shook his head, eyeing the gun. "Sure, you're scared. I'm scared, too."