“I have reason to think so, but I don’t know definitely. The candle seemed shorter when I went out than when I came in.”
“Are you sure you telephoned for help?”
“Help was what I wanted—help for my sister. I do not remember my words.”
“And then you left the building?”
“After going for my little bag.”
“Did you see any one then?”
“No, sir.”
“Hear any one?”
“No, sir.”
“Did you see your sister again?”