The other flushed up to the roots of his hair.
“You are exceedingly complimentary?” he remarked.
“I about hit the nail on the head, just the same?”
“Who are you?”
“Don’t you know?”
“I shouldn’t have asked you if I did,” replied Barry.
“My name is Burt Cromwell, and I am a detective.”
“I don’t see what business you can possibly have with me.”
“First of all, I want to make some inquiries about a dear friend of yours.”
“A friend of mine?”