"Anything especial?"
"N-o."
There had been a slight hesitation. The next instant, Arlt felt Thayer's keen eyes upon him.
"Is anything wrong with Lorimer?"
"What should there be?"
"Nothing should be. I asked if anything is."
"Mr. Dane would hardly discuss his friends with me." Arlt's tone was noncommittal.
"Now, see here, Arlt, don't get obstinate. We both know Lorimer's failing. Have you heard anything new about him?"
Arlt stared hard at the carpet.
"Mr. Lorimer was very good to the mother and Katarina," he said, in his slow, deliberate English.