CaptainFlannery must extract this information from
Li! I was forgetting most important information for you. At thoughtof your kindness,
he remarked, I am choking. But there isnt any doubt about her making
good.
On my supposed farewell ride through city, Iinform
you of Li Gung.
At the lastmoment, I am rudely wrenched
ashore.
And if any one asks any questions, you know
nothing. My race has old saying, Captain, he remarkedgently. I waited a long time
that evening, and hedidnt come for me. The great happiness of his long
anticipateddeparture for home had received a rude jolt.
Im afraid the famous Sergeant of the Honolulu
police has lost faceto-day. She was, replied the actress, and somehow Sir Frederic
knew it.
Only Chan seemed tohave retained his cheerful
composure. It is not beyond possibilitythat the mark of Mr.
The visitors ashore call was sounding for the last
time. A great place for a honeymoon, Hawaii, went on Kirk.
Then sheput on her simple little frock and stepped
from the stage door out uponthe jetty.
Good-bys andfinal admonitions filled the air. For
myself, I am going to turn myattention to Miss Gloria Garland.
A puzzler, even to you, Kirk said at length. Then
well have him questioned in Honolulu, Miss Morrow said. I dont like to flatteryou,
you grinning beggar, but I couldnt do without you. You made quite a point of
thatCosmopolitan Club year-book lying beside Sir Frederic. And if you associate with
my guest, youll be bound to stumble over meoccasionally.
Look in his eyes andbehold; they are cold and
gleaming, like the tigers. A great many people on the stagehave taken more
attractive names than their own. You had no private interview with him last
night?
Theres just one trouble with this
detectivebusiness.
One thing I am certain it does not mean, Chan
replied.