Speak up.

Where were you?
Aha, you cain't answer.

That looks suspicious." "You bet I c'n answer," said Alf bravely, blinking his blear eyes.

"I was in Tinkletown." "What were you doin' that night ?" "I was sleepin'." "At what time?
Keerful now, don't lie." "What time o' night did they leave her on your porch ?" demanded Alf in turn.
"It was jest half past 'leven." "You're right, Anderson.

That's jest the time I was asleep." "C'n you prove it?
Got witnesses ?" "Yes, but they don't remember the night." "Then it may go hard with you.