Then there is the question of the Barkers. Most of the Victims were
young people, who could not possibly mind. But the Barkers had two,
and the Barkers are a respected middle-aged couple, and nobody could
possibly make them apple-pie beds who did not know them very well. That
shows you it can’t have been me--I--me--that shows you I couldn’t have
done it. I have only spoken to them once.
They say Mr. Barker was rather annoyed. He has rheumatism and went to
bed early. Mrs. Barker discovered about her bed before she got in, but
she didn’t let on. She put out the candle, and allowed her lord to get
into his apple-pie in the dark. I think I shall like her.
They couldn’t find the matches. I believe he was quite angry....