“It does not matter who told me, is the information correct?”
“I do not like to answer questions in regard to myself till I understand your object.”
“My object is, to establish your identity.”
“For what purpose?” asked Ernest.
“If you know what is for your own good,” replied Benner, “you will answer candidly.”
“Supposing that to be my name, what then?”
“If that’s your name, come with me.”
“Where,” asked Ernest.
“To that lady in the corner room.”