“No; it is two weeks since I saw him.”
The honest German face had the word suspicion plainly written on it, Halloran saw that he was not getting at the man at all, so he leaned on the bar and explained himself.
“I have come from the University Settlement. George has been at class there regularly until lately. His teachers believe in him and want to help him. They are afraid now that he has got into trouble and is afraid to come back. Do you know anything about it?”
For reply Hoffman asked:
“What is your name?”
“Halloran.”
“You come from the Settlement?”
“Yes.”
“Have you seen Mrs. Craig?”
“I have just come from there. Miss Davies, George's teacher, is with her now.”