“Huh!”
“It's easier than it sounds.”
K. sat down on the bed.
“If I only had some money!” he said. “But never mind about that, Joe; I'll get some.”
Loud calls from below took Bill out of the room. As he closed the door behind him, K.'s voice took on a new tone: “Joe, why did you do it?”
“You know.”
“You saw him with somebody at the White Springs, and followed them?”
“Yes.”
“Do you know who was with him?”
“Yes, and so do you. Don't go into that. I did it, and I'll stand by it.”