15/19 Barrant, from whose eyes speculation and suspicion looked out from a depth, like the remote glance of a spider which had scurried to a hole, gave a slight sign of farewell, and wheeled out of the apartment without another word. Looking downward, he saw Thalassa escorting Dr.Ravenshaw to the front door. The doctor's voice reached him. She must not be left alone on any account--understand that. You ought to get somebody to look after her." "I can't afford nobody," Thalassa made reply. |