“Oh, there isn’t now any doubt that the woman was here,� said Patsy, at once. “The only thing that bothers me is how in blazes did she get here?�
“That isn’t as interesting as the question that follows it,� said Nick.
“What one is that?�
“How did she go away again and take Lynne with her?�
“Oh, he probably went along willingly enough, after he once looked into her eyes.�
“Would you do that?�
“Eh? Oh, well, that is hardly a fair question. I’m a married man, and——â€�
“Do you think that she could charm you with those wonderful eyes of hers?� insisted the detective.
“Not with Adelina waiting at home for me, chief. Nay, nay.�
“But, without Adelina waiting at home for you?�