“That will do!” came sternly from the man behind the desk. “Step aside.”
The little man did so with alacrity, plainly relieved.
Then the sergeant came at the gallant man with the same question:
“Did you witness the assault on the lady, sir?”
“I was not present when it took place, but I——”
“That will do! Step aside.”
The gallant man closed up and stepped.
Next the bobbing man was questioned:
“Did you witness the assault on the lady, sir?”
“I arrived just after it was committed, but I can tell you——”