“Did you overhear their conversation?”
“Yes; I could not help it, situated as I was.”
“Was Mr. Ellison made aware of the intention to rob the Sanborn house?”
“No.”
“What reason did they give for desiring to enter the house?”
“Merely the wish to be present.”
“Did they give no reason for it?”
“No.”
“Did Mr. Ellison refuse their request?”
“Very promptly.”