"Now," said Margery, "you go down these stairs and diagonally across the court to that archway. See?" She pointed. "That brings you out on the other side of the block. Nobody will be looking for you there. And the Elevated station is three and one-half blocks west. Put on your hat and coat. I'll hold it."
"Thank you so much," said Merriam, as the coat slipped on.
Then he turned, took off his hat again, and held out his hand.
"Good-bye, Margery," he said, shaking hands heartily. "Thank you--for everything."
For a moment they looked at each other with mutual respect.
Then Merriam said:
"I'm going to send Simpson around to see Jennie. Shan't I?"
"You can try it," said Margery. "Good-bye."
She went back into the kitchenette and closed the door.
CHAPTER XXIII