nearly one
o'clock
It was unlike the Chief to leave no word of his whereabouts . That it should happen on this of all nights ! No doubt they 'd locate him after a bit ; but in the meantime -- ? It was nearly one o'clock and Cristy Lawson 's wire brooked no delay . There was only one thing to do -- go ahead on his own initiative . Brennan went into McAllister 's private office and closed the door while he talked to the Chief of Police on the private line . He came out hurriedly , called Kerr , and went down in the elevator to the waiting taxi .