“Why were you running?”

“I was in a hurry,” said Gainsay simply.

“Where were you going?”

“To Dr. Letheny’s garage.”

“Did you go directly to the garage?”

There was the barest possible hesitation. Then:

“Yes.”

“What did you do, then?”

“Took Dr. Letheny’s car and drove into town.”

“How long were you gone?”