Jubal wanted news pictures taken, the more the better; as for questions put directly to Mike, Jubal did not fear them and made no attempt to field them.  A week of trying to talk with Mike had convinced him that no reporter could possibly get anything of importance out of Mike in only a few minutes - without expert help.  Mike's habit of answering a question as asked, answering it literally and stopping, would be enough to nullify most attempts to pump him.