Sharpman flushed angrily. He felt that he was treading on dangerous ground in this line of examination. He went on more cautiously.
"At what time did you leave my office last night?"
"Right after Rhymin' Joe did. I went out to find him."
"Then you went away without letting me know of your presence there, did you?"
"Yes, sir."
"Did you find this Rhyming Joe?"
"No, sir, I couldn't find 'im."
"Now, Ralph, when you left me at the Scranton station on Saturday night, did you go straight home?"
"Yes, sir."
"Did you see any one to talk with except Bachelor Billy that night after you left me?"