One city is exactly like another to
me. All that I ask of any of them is a table and silence. Apart from the
forfeiture of my income, living here and living there are all one. Do!
You talk of it glibly enough, but what is there to do? There are no
Queeds in this city. I looked in the directory this morning. In all
probability that is not his name anyway. Kindly bear in mind that I have
not the smallest clue to proceed upon, even had I the time and
willingness to proceed upon it."
"I am obliged to agree with you," she said, "in thinking that your--"
"Besides," continued Doctor Queed, "what reason have I for thinking that
he expects or desires me to track him down? For all that he says here,
that may be the last thing in the world he wishes."
Sharlee, turning toward him, her chin in her white-gloved hand, looked
at him earnestly.
"Do you care to have me discuss it with you?"
"Oh, yes, I have invited an expression of opinion from you."
"Then I agree with you in thinking that your father is not treating you
fairly. His attitude toward you is extraordinary, to say the least of
it.
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