"Sure, sure, indeed I shall. But what do you want to see me about?" he enquired. "Has it anything to do with that murder case? I am most anxious to hear the latest news."
"I have come to ask you to get your thinking-cap on," Lois replied.
"My thinking-cap! Why, bless your heart, it's always on, day and night."
"That's good, Captain. But first I wish to ask you a few questions."
"Drive ahead, then, I'm ready."
"You have often sailed to Liverpool, have you not?"
"Sure. Know the place well."
"You knew also of the Dockett Concern there, didn't you? I have heard you mention that name."
"Yes, indeed I did. Knew old Simon Dockett himself, and saw him often. My, he was a cranky cuss, if ever there was one. He had a whale of a tongue, and knew how to use it."
"Did you know anything about his family?"