“I’d feel more comfortable under the table,” Penny commented. “Why doesn’t Jerry hurry?”
“Perhaps he can’t find a telephone.”
“Something is keeping him. We’re going to become conspicuous if we stay here much longer.”
The girls fumbled with their purses and sipped at their water glasses until the tumblers were empty. Minutes passed and still Jerry did not return.
After a while, Burt Ottman’s companion left the dining room. The young owner of the boat dock waited until the older man had vanished, and then called for his check. If the bill were unusually large he did not appear to notice, for he paid it without protest and likewise left the dining room.
“Louise, I don’t want to stay here any longer,” Penny said nervously. “I can’t understand what’s keeping Jerry.”
“Why not go out to the foyer and look for him.”
“A good idea if we can get away with it,” Penny approved. “I judge though, that if we start off, the waiter will pursue us with the bill.”
“Couldn’t we just explain?”
“We can try. Anyway, it will be interesting to see what will happen.”