“Yes, but I think there’s something behind that. The coroner had had a hint. Someone’s at work to hush it up. I say, Loraine⁠—”

“Yes?”

“Look here. There’s⁠—there’s some funny business going about. You’ll be very careful, won’t you? For my sake.”

He heard the quick note of alarm that sprang into her voice.

“Jimmy⁠—but then it’s dangerous⁠—for you .”

He laughed.

“Oh, that’s all right. I’m the cat that had nine lives. Bye-bye, old thing.”