“Yes, sir.”
“Did he do anything further last night to arouse your suspicion?”
“No, sir.”
“Did you watch him?”
“Yes, sir; like a hawk. But I’m pretty sure that he didn’t know I was watching him.”
“Did you report your suspicions to any officer?”
“No, sir.”
“Why not?”
“Because I didn’t have anything but a hazy suspicion to report, sir, and I wouldn’t like to carry tales or rouse suspicion against a chap who might be altogether decent.”
“Then your previous fights with Jordan didn’t cause you to dislike or suspect the man?”