“It seems to me that than settles the question. Did you give him a receipt, Mr. Mullins?”
“If I had, he could show it now. He says that he left it behind in the office here. Of course, that’s too thin!”
“It is very important to take good care of your receipt, Mr. Long.”
“Did you ever lose or mislay a receipt, sir?”
“Yes, I have on two or three occasions.”
“So that I am not the only one to whom it has happened.”
“Mr. Mullins, did Mr. Long come to the office on the day when he says he paid the rent?”
“Yes, sir.”
“And he didn’t pay it?”
“No, sir. He said he hadn’t the money, but would bring it in a few days.”