The captain now started off in another direction.
"Was your husband ever jealous of Underwood?"
By this time Annie had grown suspicious of every question. She was on her guard.
"Jealous? What do you mean? No, he was not jealous. There was never any reason. I refuse to answer any more questions."
The captain rose and began to pace the floor.
"There's one little thing more, Mrs. Jeffries, and then you can go. You can help your husband by helping us. I want to put one more question to you and be careful to answer truthfully. Did you call at these rooms last night to see Mr. Underwood?"
"I!" exclaimed Annie with mingled astonishment and indignation. "Of course not."
"Sure?" demanded the captain, eyeing her narrowly.
"Positive," said Annie firmly.
The captain looked puzzled.