"Mr. Lockwood and Mr. Whitney know best what they are doing," he
remarked, at length. "Why don't you and Kennedy try to see Senora
de Moche? I'm a scientist, you know. I dislike talking about
speculations. I'd prefer only to express opinions about things
that are certainties."
Perhaps Norton wished to convey the impression that the subjects I
had broached were worth looking into. At least it was the
impression I derived.
"Still," he continued slowly, "I think I am justified in saying
this much: I myself have been interested in watching both Alfonso
de Moche and Lockwood when it comes to the case of the Senorita.
All's fair, they say, in love and war. If I am any judge, there
are both in this case, somewhere. I think you had better see the
Senora and judge for yourself. She's a clever woman, I know. But
I'm sure that Kennedy could make her out, even if the rest of us
can't."
I thanked Norton for the hint that he had given, and after
chatting a few moments more left him alone in his office.
In my room again, I went back to finish my writing. Nothing
further occurred, however, to excite my suspicions, and at last I
managed to finish it.
I was correcting what I had written when the door opened from the
laboratory and Craig entered.
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