How does lombrard avoid answering vera claythornes question about the Owens?

Answer 1

Lombard quickly changes the subject by pretending there is a wasp on her arm.

Answer 2

Lombard avoids answering Vera's question about the Owens by quickly changing the topic or diverting the conversation away from the subject at hand. He may also use humor or charm to distract Vera from pressing further for an answer. Additionally, Lombard may give vague or non-committal responses to keep the focus away from revealing too much information about the Owens.