“Bernice.”
“How long did you remain awake after partaking of the cream and lemonade?”
“Not very long. I was tired, and soon became sleepy and went off to bed.”
Nick walked the floor for a moment.
“I know what your questions mean,” said Charley excitedly. “You think I was drugged last night!”
Nick made no reply.
“I had thought of that,” continued Charley, “because of my unusual sleep, but had rejected the notion because every member of the family partook of the refreshments which were served, and because the suspicion seemed to point to some member of the family as the burglar and the murderer.”
“Never mind that now,” said Nick. “Did you see much of Anton last night?”
“Yes, he was with me until I retired.”