"I don't know what you mean," said Ben.
"You came home about two hours ago, didn't you?"
"Yes, I came home then," said Ben, knowing that it would be of no use to deny what could be proved by Hannah's testimony.
"You came up to this chamber, found my keys on the table, and opened the upper drawer of my bureau."
"Did you see me do it?" asked Ben, feeling confident that he was accused on suspicion merely.
"No, but—"
"Doesn't Hannah pretend that she saw me?"
"No."
"Lucky for her she doesn't. If she did she'd lie," said Ben, glad to find out so much.
"Do you mean to deny that you came up here?" asked Mrs. Oakley.