At its conclusion she departed. Zulima noted well the number of her uncle’s residence. She lost no time in going to Burt’s office.
There she met Frank Hare, who was, of course, unknown to her. He told her that Burt was absent and he did not know when he would return.
Zulima declared she would wait. Hare asked her to confide her business to him. This Zulima refused to do.
Frank did not press her. The young detective, as he drank in her beauty, surmised who the visitor was. Burt had spoken to him more than once about her. After having Quick committed to the Tombs Burt returned to his office.
Then Hare very prudently took his departure.
“My dear madam,” said Burt, “have you been waiting long to see me?”
“About an hour, but I did not mind,” replied Zulima.
“Can I do anything for you?”
“Yes.”
“Name it.”