“That is not so.”
“You knew he was in your uncle’s power?” said Burt.
“Yes.”
“You made no effort to effect his release by reporting the matter to the police.”
“I am not an informer.”
“Do you know that Ajeeb cut off one of his prisoner’s ears?”
“My uncle never informs me of his acts,” she replied.
“Your heart must be just as bad at the core as his.”
“Thanks. Your opinion of me is not very exalted.”
“Was not Stolburst your friend?”