"Yes.

You wish to know if I was in the bedroom of my friend on that evening.

Well, I was.

I went in for a few minutes to take off my cloak and hat, and then I went in again to resume them." "Did you see anyone in the room ?" "No.

Had there been anyone I should certainly have seen the person.
But there is no place where anyone could hide." "Not even a cupboard ?" "There was a wardrobe, for Miss Loach disliked cupboards, as she thought clothes did not get sufficiently aired in them.