“Didn’t he pass the night with you?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Then you should know where he is.”
“I have already told you that I don’t know.”
“Do you think he has left the hotel?”
“I think it quite probable.”
“Did he tell you where he was going?”
“No.”
“I believe you are deceiving me,” said Professor Puffer angrily.
“And I am sure that you are impertinent. I may feel inclined to pull your nose.”