That is, well--I don't like him." Mr.Daley observed Steve dubiously.

At last, "I wish I could believe that explanation, Edwards," he said.

"As inexcusable as such--er--such an action would be, it would still be preferable to--to what I am forced to suspect.

But the whole thing is beyond me." The instructor spread his hands in a gesture of despair.

"I can't understand it, Edwards." After a minute, "It must have been an accident," continued Mr.Daley almost pleadingly.