“You are aware, I suppose,” said Haywood, “that on the morning of the discovery of the murder, an envelope directed to yourself was found on his table.”
“I am aware that such was the case.”
“But it contained no letter.”
“It contained no letter,” said Mr. Tibbs.
“Had he consulted you lately on any business matters of importance?”
The lawyer coughed slightly, as if he did not quite approve of the question. He replied:
“As to what you might regard as a business matter of importance I have not, perhaps, a clear idea. And the term ‘lately’ is rather an indefinite one.”
“Well, we will say within a week,” said Mr. Haywood, ignoring the first clause of Mr. Tibbs’ remark.
“I have not seen him within a week.”
“And have you had no intimation that he wished to consult you? Has he sent you no message? Has he sought no advice—or aid—in reference to making—in reference to the disposal of his property?”