Both men then left the office.
Burt went to the house occupied by Ajeeb, accompanied by two policemen in citizen dress. In answer to Burt’s ring, the door was opened by a middle-aged colored woman.
“Can I see the master?”
Burt and one of the policemen pushed past the negress, while the other officer remained on guard outside.
“Who do you mean?”
“He is known to me as Ajeeb.”
“The gentleman does not live here any more,” said the woman.
“Where is he?”
“Mister, I’d like to know that myself.”
“When did he leave?”