"Stephen Rush."
Steve's face was so coated with grime that it was unrecognizable, even to one who knew him well, which the superintendent did not.
"A man named Jarvis is your side partner, isn't he?"
"Yes, sir. He is in the hospital now."
"Never mind about volunteering information, my man. I'll ask whatever questions I want answered."
"Very good, sir."
"Where were you when the explosion in number eight occurred?"
"I was shoveling in number seven."
"Did you see the explosion?"