"Yes, sir." "Sit down.

We are discussing that fire.

You were the first to see it, John.

It was about eleven--" "Yes, uncle, it struck as I left the hall." "No one else was in sight, and in fact, Rivers, no one in Westways is out of bed at ten.

Both you and John are sure the fire began outside where the wood was piled under a shed." "Yes," said Rivers.