“Yes, I think so. What are they, Mr. Carter?�

“There are many of them, and some are what you might call intimate,� warned the detective.

“I agreed to your conditions, Mr. Carter, therefore I am prepared to reply to any and all the questions you care to ask me—provided I can do so.â€�

“Were you out late yourself last night?�

“I was.�

“What time did you arrive at your home?�

“At three this morning.�

“You used one of your cars?�

“Yes. I went——â€�

“Wait. Just reply to my questions.�