You discovered in some way that I had since disappeared from that neighbourhood.

Then you accidentally got on to this telephone call, and decided to run me down.

Some cute little detective, I'll say.

But what's the object?
What is it you are trying to connect me up with?
What possible cause can you have for butting in on this affair ?" "I told you before; merely curiosity." "And who was the guy with you ?" "An old servant of the Coolidge family." "It was mere curiosity in his case also, I presume ?" "So far as I know, yes." Hobart smiled, showing his teeth cruelly.
"West," he said slowly, "you are a damned good liar, but I am about to spike your gun.

Go on out Mike, and send in the first witness.".