“I have been there for a few months.”
“How long have you been in the crockery business altogether?”
“About five years.”
“Where were you in business before you came to this city?”
“I was in business in Washington, D. C.”
“Where was your store located there?”
“Nine-forty-five M Street, Northwest.”
“You are certain of that, are you?”
“I am.”
“Kindly step over to my desk and look at the business directory that you will find in the lower left-hand corner, and see if that address is correct,” said the inspector to Nick.