“You and he roomed together?” repeated the banker, as if he doubted Bob’s word.
“That’s what I said, sir,” answered the newsboy, showing his dislike of the insinuation against his truthfulness.
“I am afraid you are inclined to be stuffy, young man,” replied Mr. Goldwin. “I am unable, however, to give you the information you seek.”
“You don’t know where he is, then?”
“No, I have not seen him since he left here last night.”
“Do you know why he is stayin’ away?”
“Certainly I do not.”
“Done nothin’ wrong. I s’pose?” queried Bob.
“I have not fixed any wrong upon him yet.”
“Then, if he hain’t done no wrong, somethin’s keepin’ him.”