“You are sure you rode down in the elevator?”
“Why, certainly I am.”
“Do you know where the elevator boy lives?”
“No, but the janitor can tell you. He has his address.[{34}]”
The response was so feebly made that Nick was somewhat puzzled.
“Where was your office boy when you went out?”
“I had just sent him to the jeweler’s with my watch.”
“How long before?”
“Only a few minutes.”
“How long did you remain on the street?”