Bill hung up the telephone: "All right, Doc. They're after McCann. Now what?"
"Miss Butler," I turned to the nurse. "I'm going to relieve you for the balance of the night. Go to bed. And
I want you to sleep. I prescribe-" I told her what.
"You're not angry-you don't think I've been careless-"
"No, to both." I smiled and patted her shoulder. "The case has taken an unexpected turn, that's all. Now
don't ask any more questions."
I walked with her to the door, opened it.
"Do exactly as I say."
I closed and locked the door behind her.
I sat beside Ricori. The shock that he had experienced-whatever it might have been-should either cure