Dick Prescott whitened a bit. He knew the chances he was taking now, but he replied, in a clear, steady voice:
"I very respectfully decline to answer, sir!"
CHAPTER VI
GREG PREPARES FOR FLIRTATION WALK
"For what reason, sir?" demanded the K.C. sharply.
Prescott opened his mouth, closed it again, without speaking, then at last asked slowly:
"Sir, may I state my reasons in my own way?"
"Proceed, Mr. Prescott."
"My suspicion concerning a certain man, sir, does not cover a really direct suspicion that he had a hand in the affair. His remark led me only to infer that the man was present."
"That does not tell me, Mr. Prescott, why you have refused to answer the question that I put to you," insisted Colonel Strong.