“Yes, sir.”
“That is quite in agreement with the evidence of your sergeant. Now tell the court where you were during the half-hour that followed—until you heard the guard being turned out by the sergeant.”
“Pacing in front of quarters, sir.”
“Did you notice the windows of the building at all during that time?”
“I can’t say that I did, sir.”
“Why not?”
“Why not?” echoed the private.
“Yes—why not? Don’t repeat my words. How did it happen that you didn’t notice the windows?”
“Because they were in darkness, sir.”
O’Moy’s eyes gleamed. “All of them?”