even nicholas was peering at her as if she were quite mad . he would wait until they left and follow them . i went back to studying the chess pieces , letting one part of my mind work out the next move while another part thought about what tommy had said to the director . `` why did you let me come here ? '' she 'd had enough of walking in these heels . chapter 47 a few days later , carl got into his office downtown at seven oclock . i can use that as an excuse . '' 