A moment's silence and then the elder Lamotte emptied his glass and set it down, saying as he did so:
"Well, but the point is not yet reached. Did you explain the necessity you were under if the case left your hands?"
"I did. She was surprised, of course, and incredulous, but she made no remarks, and seemed not at all discomposed at the danger menacing Doctor Heath. After we had settled our business, she asked me if I should now drop the case and let the authorities work it out, or if I would continue to work independent of her."
"And you said what?" asked Frank.
"I said that circumstances must decide that."
"And she was not disturbed about Heath?"
"Evidently not; she was as cool as myself."
Frank drew a long breath of relief.
"And now, Mr. Lamotte," said the private detective, "what is the next move?"
"Perfect quiet for the next two or three days; like Miss Wardour, we will take time to consider. I am going to the big city to-day, Mr. Belknap, if you need any funds before I return, call on Frank. I shall be back in two days, and then we will decide upon our next move. Is that the carriage, Frank?"