Wray suddenly smiled. His eyes met Mason’s, and he said, “Oh, that’s it. You’re wondering about that twelve thousand dollars Rosalind Prescott said she gave Walter to put in the business.”
Mason nodded.
Wray said, “To tell you the truth, Mr. Mason, she’s all wet on that. She didn’t put any money into this partnership.”
“Do you think she gave him twelve thousand dollars?”
“Well, it’s hard to say about that. If she says she did, then I’d be inclined to agree with her.”
“And if Walter said she hadn’t given him any money, would that change your views any?”
“That’s rather a tough question.”
“I know it is.”
“Well,” Wray said after a moment, “my answer stands.”
“In that event,” Mason asked, “what would Walter have done with the money?”