I only got it from
Schmuttermaier an hour ago. I was not in the office yesterday.
COMMISSIONER [thoughtfully]. It's too late to do anything to-day.
[Consulting his watch.] Let me see. Bring me an exact report of
all important names contained in the diary ... at ten to-morrow
morning.
STROEBEL. Yes, Commissioner, at ten o'clock.
COMMISSIONER. And remember, it's very important that you make this
report personally. Don't let the clerk see the diary. It has not
yet been in his hands?
STROEBEL [going to his desk]. No. It's locked up in my desk.
COMMISSIONER. Time enough to bring it to me tomorrow morning when
you make your report.
STROEBEL. How do you want me to get my data, Commissioner? Shall I
summon the important people involved?
COMMISSIONER [with emphasis]. Only ... the important ... names ...
that's all. By the way, how far have you gone in the case? Have
you taken any further steps?
STROEBEL. No. I will examine the Hochstetter woman in a little
while. ...
COMMISSIONER. And Schmuttermaier? Has he orders to make any
further raids?
STROEBEL. Not yet. I want to read the diary first.
COMMISSIONER. Above all, I do not want him to act without
instructions. People of no importance like to do important things.
STROEBEL. Yes, Commissioner. Your orders will be carried out.
COMMISSIONER. Orders? I never give orders.
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