“Sit down, Miss Coleman,” he said. “I’m glad you’re going to help us. I want you to know I fully understand why you have hesitated to give us a statement before now, and I want you to know we shall do our best to protect you against publicity or any unpleasant consequences that may follow a trial.”
Frances didn’t meet his eyes.
“Thank you,” she said, and sat down.
“You have no objection if your statement is taken down in writing?” Forest went on.
“Oh, no. I — I want it in writing.”
Conrad made a sign to Madge, who went over to the table, sat down, and opened a notebook she had ready.
“Go ahead,” Forest said to Conrad. “You handle it.”
Conrad came over to Frances.
“Just to get the record straight. Miss Coleman. You are Frances Coleman, and you have no fixed address at the moment, is that right?”
Frances looked up at him.