“I get you, Lieutenant,” said Cassidy. And Hansen, he was assured, had “got” him, too.
“Then we will go in, and you will establish yourselves for the night at once.”
He opened the door, and they went inside. Dr. Worth’s arrangements were complete, and he was ready to turn in. Nurse Murrow had received her instructions and was to call Dr. Worth should Endicott show any symptoms of returning consciousness.
Dr. Worth joined Lieutenant Valcour at the door.
“There is nothing further we can do for the present, Lieutenant, except wait,” he said.
“All right, Doctor. I’ve told my men how things stand.” He nodded toward Cassidy and Hansen, who, on tiptoe, were vanishing into the bathroom with two chairs. “I’ve told them you’re in charge here, and that there’s not to be an unnecessary sound or move out of them.”
Dr. Worth continued to remain politely incredulous. “Well, I dare say you know what you are doing, but it still seems an extraordinary precaution to me.”
“And it probably is. I spoke to one of the maids about your staying here, Doctor.”
“Yes—thank you. They’ve told me where my room is. It’s the one directly above this one.”
“I’ve also lined up one of Endicott’s friends. I’m getting in touch with him directly, and when he comes I’ll have him sent up to you. You can tell him just what you want him to do, and then see that he gets in here all right, if you will, please.”