Mason nodded in acknowledgment of the introduction. Mattern didn’t say anything. He seemed intensely nervous.
Sergeant Holcomb said, “You’re representing Byrl Gailord?”
Mason hesitated a moment, then said, “On certain matters, yes.”
“What’s that other name?” Holcomb asked Mattern.
“Tump. Mrs. A. E. Tump.”
“Know her?” Holcomb asked Mason.
“Yes.”
“She your client?”
“Not exactly. What are you getting at?”
Sergeant Holcomb said, “Mattern says you called up and talked with Tidings yesterday about an appointment.”