“Did you?”

“Yes.”

“Where were you?”

“In one of the garages. I waited until I saw you get out of the cabin. Then I decided I’d hitch-hike my way and — and I heard the sound of the shots.”

“Have you any idea what they were?”

“I... I thought they were shots, but if I’d known what cabin they came from, I... well, I’d have… well, I guess I wouldn’t have, either.”

“No,” I said, “I guess you wouldn’t. How many shots were there?”

“Three.”

“You’re certain?”

“Yes.”