“Did you hint that some other company was responsible for this?” The question was snapped at Janet.
“Come to think of it, I did, but of course I didn’t mention any company by name.”
Curt scratched his head in frank worry.
“You know,” he confessed, “this thing has got me puzzled. There is some powerful agency at work to stop the picture Helen’s father made and I believe its influence must extend right here into this studio. You girls be sure and watch your step and especially at night.”
“But nothing will happen to us,” protested Helen.
“No, I don’t suppose there will, but you keep on the alert just the same,” Curt warned them.
Mr. Adolphi returned and shook his head in response to Janet’s inquiring gaze.
“I’ve checked everyone in the studio,” he said, “and no one knows anything about it. Can you do the manuscript over?”
“Probably,” assented Janet, “but I’d prefer not to under the circumstances.”
The director did not insist and Janet thought perhaps he even seemed a little relieved.