“He went in with Miss Odell, and stayed about half an hour.”
Markham’s eyes brightened, and there was a suppressed eagerness in his next words.
“Then he arrived about eleven, and was alone with Miss Odell in her apartment until about half past eleven. You’re sure of these facts?”
“Yes, sir, that’s correct,” the man affirmed.
Markham paused and leaned forward.
“Now, Jessup, think carefully before answering: did any one else call on Miss Odell at any time last night?”
“No one, sir,” was the unhesitating reply.
“How can you be so sure?”
“I would have seen them, sir. They would have had to pass the switchboard in order to reach this apartment.”
“And don’t you ever leave the switchboard?” asked Markham.