“He refused positively to make any statements whatever,” Phelan explained. “He said he would not do so until after he had conferred with you. Regan then allowed him to telephone to you, and, while waiting for Gordon to get ready to accompany him, he phoned these facts to me.”
“Where is Gordon now?”
“On his way to police headquarters, if not already there,” said Phelan. “Both Regan and Kennedy went with him.”
“Taking the evidence mentioned.”
“Yes, certainly.”
“And that’s all you know about the case?”
“Isn’t that enough?” Phelan asked bluntly. “What more would you have? It tells the story plainly enough.”
“What story?” inquired Nick tentatively. “What is your theory?”
“It can be told with a breath,” Phelan declared. “Gordon came here to get something from this woman. His letter shows that he had an appointment with her at eleven last night. She refused to give him what he wanted, evidently something which he knew was in this desk. He came prepared to get it at any cost.[Pg 9]”
“I follow you,” Nick nodded.