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 When I was doin' it he called to me to look at the clock on the mantel and tell him what time it was. He said his watch had stopped and he wanted to set it.

What did he say then?

Nothin' much. He told me not to ring his bell, no matter who called up. He said he wanted to sleep, and didn't want to be woke up.

Was he emphatic about it?

Well—he meant it, all right.

Did he say anything else?

No. He just said good-night and turned out the light, and I came on downstairs.

What light did he turn out?

The one in his bed-room.

Could you see into his bed-room from the parlor?

No. The bed-room's off the hall.

How could you tell the light was turned off then?

The bed-room door was open, and the light was shinin' into the hall.

Did you pass the bed-room door when you went out?

Sure—you have to.

And was the door still open?

Yes.

Is that the only door to the bed-room?

Yes.

Where was Major Benson when you entered the apartment?

In bed.

How do you know?