“I think he’s had all of the exertion he can stand for a while,” she said. “Later, perhaps this evening, you might call again if you like.”
“Has anyone else been here?” asked Merritt Hughes.
“Not yet.”
“Then don’t allow anyone to see him unless he can identify himself as a Department of Justice agent,” he instructed.
When they were down on the main floor, Bob spoke.
“Why did you instruct the nurse like that?”
“Just playing safe. We know that the guard didn’t see enough of his assailant to identify him, but other members of that gang don’t know that. There is no use in exposing that fellow to any unnecessary risks.”
When they were outside once more, Bob voiced another question.
“What do you want me to do now?”
“Better go down to your own office and step back into the routine. But keep your eyes open. Listen to everything that is going on, but don’t let anyone get anything out of you. Phone me before you leave this afternoon to go home. I don’t want you gallivanting around this town all alone. The next time some of your ’friends’ may come along and there may not be a fence and a thicket of barberry handy.”