"Tell me. Do you know them?"
"Yes—some of them."
"Well, tell me their names."
"Why do you wish to know?" I hesitated.
"Because I do. Isn't that sufficient?"
I wanted to say yes, but still I hesitated.
"Was it anybody—I know?"
"Why——"
"I must know." Her eyes were on my face and I yielded.
"Mr. Argand was one of the Directors—in fact, was the president of the road—but I have no direct proof—yet."