"Me have candle in hat."
"Was it there when you picked up the bag?"
"Yes."
"You are sure of that?"
"Me sure."
"May I ask a question?" inquired Steve.
"Certainly."
"Did you pass or meet anyone just before you reached the chutes here?"
"Me not meet any one."
"I don't understand this at all," said Mr. Penton. "Dominick is trustworthy, so far as I am aware. At least no charges ever have been made against him."