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Bennett:
Who do you think may have perpetrated this awful crime?

Cook:
Well, we believe this to be the work of thieves, and I’ll tell you why. The whole pattern is very reminiscent of past robberies where we have found thieves to be involved. The tell-tale loss of property—that’s one of the signs we look for, the snatching away of the money substances—it all points to thieves.

Bennett:
So you feel that thieves are responsible?

Cook:
Good heavens, no! I feel that thieves are totally irresponsible. They’re a ghastly group of people, snatching away your money, stealing from you . . .

Bennett:
I appreciate that, Sir Arthur, but . . .

Cook:
You may appreciate it, but I don’t. I’m sorry I can’t agree with you. If you appreciate having your money snatched away from you I will have to consider you some sort of odd fish . . .

Bennett:
You misunderstand me, Sir Arthur, but who in your opinion is behind the criminals?

Cook:
Well, we are—considerably.