"Sort of both, Commissioner," he answered slowly. Then added quickly, "But I wouldn't disturb your holiday if it wasn't important."
Ruskin nodded dully.
Then several moments of silence during which Bigelow continued to watch Daisy carefully. Finally, since his visitor did not seem inclined to speak, Ruskin asked simply, "Well?"
"First tell the dog to go away."
"Daisy?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"I won't say a word with IT here."
Ruskin shrugged.
"As you wish," he said. "Daisy ... go ... go on, like a good girl."