"On Tuesday," asserted the man, with the sudden decision of one who sees it is useless to attempt to keep silence.
"The day of the murder?"
"Yes, sir."
"And why is his name not on the book at that time if he came to your house and put up?"
"Because he did not put up; he merely called in, as it were, and did not take a meal or hire a room."
"How did you know, then, that he was there? Did you see him or talk to him?"
"Yes, sir."
"And what did you say?"
"He asked me for directions to a certain house, and I gave them."
"Whose house?"