“You started to tell me about the Headless Horseman,” Penny reminded him.
“Did I now?” smiled the editor. “Don’t recollect it myself. Fact is, Burmaster’s ghost troubles don’t interest me one whit.”
“But we’ve come all the way from Riverview just to find out about the Headless Horseman.”
“Calculate on earning that reward?” The editor’s eyes twinkled.
“Perhaps.”
“Then you don’t want to waste time trying to get second-hand information. Burmaster’s the man for you to see. Talk to him.”
“Well—”
“No, you talk to Burmaster,” the editor said with finality. “Only don’t tell him I sent you.”
“But how will we find the man?” Penny was rather dismayed to have the interview end before it was well launched.
“Oh, his car is parked down the street,” the editor answered carelessly. “Everyone in town knows Burmaster. I’d talk to you longer only I’m so busy this afternoon. Burmaster is the one to tell you his own troubles.”