“No, not a salesman. He investigates fires to determine whether they’re of incendiary origin. If they are, he knows what to do. He’s highly specialized.”
“Something in the nature of a detective?” Mason inquired.
“Yes.”
“What was his business with you yesterday?” Mason wanted to know.
“Oh, he didn’t have any particular business,” Wray said. “He dropped in for a social chat. As a matter of fact, he’s my wife’s cousin.”
“Any idea where I could get in touch with him now?” Mason asked.
“Through the Board of Underwriters,” Wray said. “But, look here, Mason, I’d a lot rather you didn’t let them know I’d tipped you off to what he’s doing. It’s highly confidential, you know.”
“The other insurance adjusters don’t know about it?”
“Good Lord, no!”
“How about your partner, did he know about it?”