“You saw Cassion when he arrived?”
“Yes, and before; I was at the window, and watched him approach across the open space. He was alone, and appeared at ease.”
“What did he do, and say, after he entered the house?”
“Absolutely nothing to attract notice; he seemed very weary, and, as soon as he had eaten, lay down on the bench, and fell asleep.”
“Are you sure he slept?”
“I felt no doubt; there was nothing strange about his actions, but as soon as possible I left the room. You surely do not suspect him?”
“He was the last to be seen with Chevet; they left the beach together, yet the murdered man failed to appear at the Mission House, and Cassion falsely reported him left in charge at the beach.”
“But no one could act so indifferent, after just committing such a crime. When you looked in through the window what did you see?”
“Only the priests about the table talking, and Cassion seemingly sound asleep. Could there be any reason why he should desire the death of Chevet?”