"Did you hear any other sounds beyond the pines, or maybe in the grove, after you heard that car door close?"
"No, not for half an hour."
"Is there an outside light on the Chalmers' front porch?"
"Yes, shines right down the driveway."
"Was it turned on that evening, and if so, when?"
"It was, about 9:40."
"Half an hour after the car stopped. Did you turn it on?"
"No. Herb, I mean Dr. Chalmers, came out on the porch about half past nine. He was the one turned it on—not right away though."
"Well—the car door closed at 9:10, then no sounds from that direction for half an hour. You did hear something then? If so, what?"