It was very late when Ted and Willie came back drunk. Ted drank a lot and sounded very excited. Willie was also in a half-drunk state. I had been afraid to sleep. Hearing them come back, I wanted to go out and take a look, but I heard them commenting on today's events the moment I opened the door. They mentioned Edmond and Pete. I was worried. I even heard Willie trying to persuade Ted not to believe my lies.

Ted interrupted him and told him not to keep an eye on me. He knew ...