“Good. On that understanding Miss Moore is at liberty to go—for the present.”
We four went out of the room, the two women in front, Hume and I behind. Miss Moore had not spoken while the argument was being carried on with the inspector. When we reached the corridor she turned to me.
“Where am I going to be taken? I want to speak to you.”
“You had better return with Miss Adair to Mrs. Peddar’s room—for the present, at any rate. I will come to you immediately.”
“You will be sure to come?”
She laid her hand upon my arm.
“Certain. I will be there almost as soon as you are.”
Hume came forward.
“I also wish to speak to you.”
“You? No! I don’t wish to speak to you—not to you!”