ROPER. And is that all you can remember about your coming in?
JACK. [In a loud voice.] Yes, it is.
MAGISTRATE. Now, you have heard the male prisoner's story, what do you say to that?
JACK. [Turning to the MAGISTRATE, speaks suddenly in a confident, straight-forward voice.] The fact of the matter is, sir, that I 'd been out to the theatre that night, and had supper afterwards, and I came in late.
MAGISTRATE. Do you remember this man being outside when you came in?
JACK. No, Sir. [He hesitates.] I don't think I do.
MAGISTRATE. [Somewhat puzzled.] Well, did he help you to open the door, as he says? Did any one help you to open the door?
JACK. No, sir—I don't think so, sir—I don't know.
MAGISTRATE. You don't know? But you must know. It is n't a usual thing for you to have the door opened for you, is it?
JACK. [With a shamefaced smile.] No.