"No, he didn't." Anderson started. This was an unexpected reply.
"Well,—er, what did he have around his neck?"
"A halter strap."
"You—you're sure about that?"
"Positive."
"I see. So far your story jibes with the facts. Now, answer me this question. When and where did you help Jake Miller write that note of farewell?"
"What?" gasped Alf.
"You heard me."
"I didn't help him write any note."
"You didn't?"