This then was the meaning of his call. He wished to know whether I had seen him in Coll McSheen's office the night before. He had delivered himself into my hands. So, I answered lightly.
"Oh! yes, sometimes."
I had led him up to the point and I knew now he was afraid to take a step further. He sheered off.
"Well, tell me something," he said, "if you don't mind. Do you know Mr. Leigh?"
"What Mr. Leigh?"
"Mr. Walter Leigh, the banker."
"I don't mind telling you at all that I do not."
"Oh!"
I thought he was going to offer me a case; but Peck was economical. He already had one lawyer.
"I had a letter of introduction to him from Mr. Poole," I said. "But you can say to Mr. Poole that I never presented it."