her. If she does not, then nothing can happen. I am quite certain that without her the doll-maker cannot
strike. I hope you approve, Ricori."
He studied me for a moment, intently.
"I do approve, Dr. Lowell. Most greatly do I approve. You have done as I would have done. But-I do
not think you have told us all that happened between you and the witch."
"Nor do I," said Braile.
I arose.
"At any rate, I've told you the essentials. And I'm dead tired. I'm going to take a bath and go to bed. It's
now nine-thirty. If the girl does come out it won't be before eleven, probably later. I'm going to sleep until
McCann fetches her. If he doesn't, I'm going to sleep all night. That's final. Save your questions for the