CHAPTER XXVIII

THE TOWER MICHAEL was a little perturbed in mind. He took a more serious view of the closed car than did the girl, and the invitation to the “pretty lady” to step inside was particularly disturbing. Since the events of the past few days it had been necessary to withdraw the detective who was watching the girl’s house, and he decided to re-establish the guard, employing a local officer for the purpose. After he had driven Adele home, he went to the police station and made his wishes known; but it was too late to see…