"Dear Boss" [18]

  "The young lady."

  "Indeed," said Igna.

  "How did you know?"

  "I had a hunch," he explained.

  "You never fail to impress, doc."

  "And you never fail to deliver," he returned, "-do take her from this humble establishment. I'll see to Kepm's treatment. Vacate the premises, the guests have suffered enough, wouldn't you agree?"

  "You're right," he ordered his men, "-thank you for the help, doc. Let's keep our arrangement cordial, yes?"

  "Until she decides to act," Igna hinted at Umi, "-who knows the extent of how the pieces will move. No matter, I will see to it everything here is cleaned. Worry not, yes?"

  "Thank you."