Charlotte [hastily]. Oh, he never had one.
The Detective. Are you sure?
Charlotte. Oh, yes.
The Detective [his face falling]. Well, then, he’s not our man, because this fella’s tattoo marks are three years old. Well, that’s a disappointment. That’s a great disappointment for me. I’ve wasted some time over this man. I’d been hoping he’d—ah—do.
Charlotte [hastily]. Oh, no, he wouldn’t do at all. I’ll have to have the right man or I won’t pay you.
The Detective. Well, now then, I’ve been following up another clew. Did your husband ever have aphasia?
Charlotte. Oh, no, he’s always been very healthy. He had some skin trouble about——
Doris. He doesn’t mean that, Charlotte. Aphasia’s where a man runs off and commits murder and falls in love with a young girl under another name.
Charlotte. Oh, no, he’s never done anything like this ever before.
The Detective. Suppose you tell me exactly what did happen.