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`` Randolph Schuyler was an important citizen , '' he said , `` and his murderer must be apprehended if possible . Do all you can , Calhoun , for humanity 's sake and the law 's . Take all the time you want to , I 'll see to your important business . '' So , though I went downtown every morning , I came back at noon or soon after and plunged afresh into the work of finding Vicky Van . There was little I could do , but Stone consulted and questioned me continually as to Vicky 's habits or pursuits , and I told him frankly all I knew . Also I managed to make business matters loom up so importantly as to necessitate frequent calls on Ruth Schuyler , and I spent most of my afternoon hours in the Fifth Avenue house . And Ruth was most kind to me .