“Well, I am not getting along fine there.”
“What is wrong, Pat?”
“The fellow that you left in your office has laid down and gone to sleep on the job. And he locked the door before he did so. He was very careful that no one could get in or out.”
“Gone to sleep? And the door locked? Here, you watch this man and I will see what is the meaning of this.”
“If he don’t get his nap out before the officer gets there, it will be a pity.”
“Here! What is wrong, Mr. Pearson?”
“Wrong? Nothing is wrong.”
“Where have you been?”
“I have been here, sir, and very busy.”
“Now, Mr. Pearson, were you not asleep with the door locked on the inside?”