The attorney smiled approvingly at his client.
Williams studied the papers in his hand and answered without looking up.
“Everything is completed except the formality of identification. Of course it’s all right, but you know I have not had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Forbes and I don’t think my client has——”
Meyer shook his head.
“Well, don’t let’s waste time on that,” Mr. Stein interrupted, “you know Mr. Winter here, and he will identify Mrs. Forbes to your satisfaction.”
Williams glanced inquiringly at the broker whom he had known for a couple of years.
“Do you identify this lady as the owner of this East Broadway property, Mr. Winter?” he asked.
“Surely—surely,” was the answer.
“How long have you known her, Mr. Winter?”
“Well, about—I should say—it must be—two years.”