“It is desirable to get rid of any suspicion,” replied George.
“I have none,” returned Alexa.
George was silent
“I will ask Meg, if you like, sir,” said Dawtie; “but I am sure it will be no use. A servant in this house soon learns not to go by the look of things. We don't treat anything here as if we knew all about it.”
“When did you see the goblet first?” persisted George.
“Goblet, sir? I thought you were speaking of the gold cup.”
By goblet Dawtie understood a small iron pot.
“Goblet, or cup, or chalice—whatever you like to call it—I ask how you came to know about it.”
“I know very little about it.”
“It is plain you know more than you care to tell. If you will not answer me you will have to answer a magistrate.”