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"That remains to be seen," said Sir James gravely.
The other hesitated.
"You do not think I ought to go to the police?"
"No, no. In all probability the young lady is with other relations."
The doctor was not completely satisfied, but he saw that Sir James was
determined to say no more, and realized that to try and extract more information
from the famous K.C. would be mere waste of labour. Accordingly, he wished
them goodbye, and they left the hotel. For a few minutes they stood by the car
talking.
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How maddening," cried Tuppence. "To think that Julius must have been actually
under the same roof with her for a few hours."
"I was a darned idiot," muttered Julius gloomily.
"You couldn't know," Tuppence consoled him. "Could he?" She appealed to Sir
James.
"I should advise you not to worry," said the latter kindly. "No use crying over spilt
milk, you know."
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The great thing is what to do next," added Tuppence the practical.
Sir James shrugged his shoulders.
You might advertise for the nurse who accompanied the girl. That is the only
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course I can suggest, and I must confess I do not hope for much result.
Otherwise there is nothing to be done."
"
Nothing?" said Tuppence blankly. "And--Tommy?"
"We must hope for the best," said Sir James. "Oh yes, we must go on hoping."
But over her downcast head his eyes met Julius's, and almost imperceptibly he
shook his head. Julius understood. The lawyer considered the case hopeless. The
young American's face grew grave. Sir James took Tuppence's hand.
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