"No, I wouldn't go to hear any of their lectures. I know too much about them."
"You are acquainted with the activities of the Klan?"
"Yes, the members in my home town were the lowest class."
"Were you a member there?" There was a trace of sarcasm in King's voice.
"Certainly not, sir," replied Golter with feeling.
"How did you know then who were members?"
"Well, I knew whom they said were members."
"A matter of hearsay, then?"
"Well, you might call it hearsay, but there are some things one is confident of though he is without positive proof. I know that the organization is lawless."
"Now, that is what I would like to have proof of. How do you know?"