I was writing. “You’re an officer of the corporation?”

“President. I have been for seven years.”

“When and how did you learn of the murder of Miss Eads?”

“On the radio this morning. The seven-forty-five newscast.”

“That was the first you heard of it?”

“Yes.”

“How did you spend your time last night between ten-thirty and two o’clock? Briefly. As fast as you please. I do shorthand.”

“I was in bed. I was tired after a hard day’s work and went to bed early, shortly after ten, and stayed there.”

“Where do you live?”

“I have a suite at the Prince Henry Hotel, Brooklyn.”