(Takes a copy of the "Lengenfeld News" out of his pocket and glances at it.) Did that happen before or after the twelfth of January?
Holtzmann.
It happened before he made that speech.
Kellinghausen (startled).
What? You knew----?
Holtzmann.
Why--naturally.
Kellinghausen.
Herr Holtzmann, we were in the train together for hours. We drove together for miles. I have always treated you as a friend. Why did you never speak of this? (Holtzmann remains silent.) Let me tell you one thing: you can't put me off with a shrug. If you think you can, you don't know me.
Holtzmann.