"Yes. In the table drawer. Uncle Howard gave it to me that morning, in the library, and I just locked it into the drawer."
"By the way, how did you know that Barker's office was in the Phœnix Building?"
"I don't know. I just knew it, somehow."
"What made you think that he would be there at that time of the night? It wouldn't be likely, under ordinary circumstances."
"I don't know. I didn't think. I suppose I just took it for granted." He looked puzzled and anxious, as though he were afraid that he was not answering my questions satisfactorily.
"What did you have to drink at your spread?" I asked, thinking that perhaps there might be some explanation in that direction for his vague recollections.
"Oh, champagne," he said, quickly.
"Did you drink much?"
"Two glasses, I think."
"Are you accustomed to champagne?"