“Nothing in the Eyre story, Mr. Banneker!”
“Not a thing.”
“You saw Mr. Densmore?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Would he talk?”
“Yes; he made a statement.”
“It didn’t appear in the paper.”
“There was nothing to it but unqualified denial.”
“I see; I see. That’s all, Mr. Banneker.... Oh, by the way.”
Banneker, who had set out for his desk, turned back.