"How is that?" I asked.
"Reporters are camped all around the house, sir. They seem to think somebody else will be killed here to-day."
He laughed as he spoke the words, but I was far from thinking the idea an amusing one.
"I hope not," I said, quickly. "And don't let any of the reporters in, nor talk to them. Tell them they must go to the police for their information. If they get too annoying, let me know, and I'll have an officer sent around."
"Very good, sir."
"And, Parks."
"Yes, sir?"
"Don't let anybody in the house—no matter what he wants—unless Mr. Grady or Mr. Simmonds or Mr. Goldberger accompanies him. Don't let anybody in you don't know. If there is any trouble, call me up. I want you to be careful about this."
"I understand, sir."
"How is Rogers?" I asked.