"Maybe a couple of slaps will jar your memory!"
He took a step forward. Tammie, rippling in, placed himself in front of Ted. There was no growl in his throat or snarl on his lips, but his eyes were grim and his manner threatening. Hausler stopped.
"I don't think you'd better let him bite me."
Loring Blade said quietly, "Cut it out, Paul. There's enough trouble in this family without adding unnecessarily to it. Ted didn't do anything."
"He can tell us where his father is."
"I cannot!" Ted flared.
"When did he leave here?"
"Last night."
"What time?"
"I forgot to hold a stop watch on him."