VII

“That’s why I had to say I’d never seen the lady here. I did see her⁠—saw her go into the buildin’ that night⁠—the buildin’ Gilmore had come out of. But I couldn’t say so without makin’ it look bad for her; so I lied. I could have thought up a better story if I’d had more time, I don’t doubt; but I had to think quick. Anyways, I’m glad it’s all over.”