“What did you tell her?”
“That I was not your keeper. I think she will interview you privately to-morrow.”
“Mary, there’s something I wish to ask you. At the meeting last spring, who was it that worked up the case against Nora O’Day?”
“Landis. Why?”
“Oh, because. Are you sure? Did she take an active part?”
“Yes; I’m sure. Could you imagine a meeting where Landis didn’t put in her oar? Why do you ask?”
“Because I wanted to know.”
“An excellent reason,” was the sleepy response.
“But, Mary—” But Mary was asleep.