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He seemed to know whom he was seeking, for he
immediately singled out O'Connor.
"This is terrible, terrible," he whispered hoarsely. "No, no, no,
I don't want to see her. I can't, not yet. You know I thought the
world of that poor little girl. Only," and here the innate
selfishness of the man cropped out, "only I called to ask you that
nothing of my connection with her be given out. You understand?
Spare nothing to get at the truth. Employ the best men you have.
Get outside help if necessary. I'll pay for anything, anything.
Perhaps I can use some influence for you some day, too. But, you
understand--the scandal, you know. Not a word to the newspapers."
At another time I feel sure that O'Connor would have succumbed.
Collins was not without a great deal of political influence, and
even a first deputy may be "broke" by a man with influence. But
now here was Kennedy, and he wished to appear in the best light.
He looked at Craig. "Let me introduce Professor Kennedy," he said.
"I've already called him in.


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