Re: Chapter 2.2: Winter of Our Discontent [01/30/1925]
"Getting into the Foundation is something that could be accomplished," Moretti said. His eyes slid over to Cotton and he smirked. "Mr. Cotton here is quite talented in that regard. But it wouldn't be like getting into the spice shop. We'd need to give the place a good once over. Figure out where Gavigan's office is in advance."
He frowned. "Inspector Barrington did say that Gavigan was pretty open about his low opinion of Jackson. I wonder if he made those statements to discredit Jackson. To ensure that the police didn't take Jackson's explanations regarding the Brotherhood seriously."
He listened to Cotton discuss Zubaida. "I don't think Zubaida would be associated with what happened at al-Sayed's shop. With regard to meeting with us, as fearful as she was, there's no doubt that she was watchful for followers. Her interview with us was brief. She didn't want to linger." He frowned. "But if there's a chance she's in danger, I agree that we should try to protect her. I could always see if some innocuous passage could be secured for her out of the country. Maybe to the States? But I'm inclined to think you should have another clandestine meeting with her, Tommy. Ask her some questions about the community, the regulars at the Blue Pyramid. She may have noticed details, be aware of certain information that she doesn't recognize as important, that very well may be. Are there any regulars that only show up early in the month? Anyone that's treated with a great deal of deference...or fear? Those sorts of things might provide valuable clues." He shrugged. "We'd just need to figure out the best way to set it up. Somewhere out of the way."
Moretti grinned. "Plus...you'd get a chance to talk to her again, Tommy. Let her know how you're working on breaking the story of a lifetime."