realized it must have been just the change from the kitchen. It’s a hot kitchen.”
“That is probably just what it was. Would you send Roberts to me now, please?”
“I will, Lieutenant.”
“Thank you.”
Miss Vickers went out and closed the door.
Lieutenant Valcour then did a rather horrible thing. He went over to the bed and pulled down enough of the sheet so that Endicott’s face was exposed.
And then he sat down and waited for Roberts.