Chapter 8

“A Miss Wonderly checked out this morning. I’d like to know the details.” “Come along,” Freed said, “and we’ll see what we can learn.” Spade stood still, shaking his head. “I don’t want to show in it.” Freed nodded and went out of the alcove. In the lobby he halted suddenly and came back to Spade. “Harriman was the house-detective on duty last night,” he said. “He’s sure to have seen Archer. Shall I caution him not to mention it?” Spade looked at Freed from the corners of his eyes. “Better not. That won’t make any …