- So, Mr. Brown. I’m afraid I have to ask you and your family a few questions about the other night. Is that all right with you?
<br />- Yes, of course, Officer. What would you like to know?
<br />- Well, my colleagues and I need to know where you were last Tuesday evening.
<br />- I see. Well, I was at home.
<br />- Hm, and were you alone in the house?
<br />- No, the whole family was here. Except for my father, that is…. He’s in Spain at the moment…
<br />- I see.  And what were you doing, Mr. Brown?
<br />- Hm, I think I was watching TV.
<br />- No, daddy, you weren’t. It was your turn to do the cooking, remember?
<br />- Oh, yes, you’re quite right, dear. Sorry, Officer.  I wasn’t watching TV, I was cooking my specialty, a splendid Chinese meal…
<br />- Hm, I see. How about you, young man? What’s your name?
<br />- I’m Charles.
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- And what were you doing when  you heard the gunshot?
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- Well,  I was in the kitchen with Daddy…. I think I was helping him with dinner…. Oh, no, I was feeding our pet cat, Sir… You see, it loves Chinese food herself…
<br />- Oh, that’s strange. Now, let me ask you, Mrs. Brown. Were you in the kitchen, too?
<br />- No, I was in the living room. I was watching a documentary on whales… It was so interesting that I was absolutely absorbed by it, so when I heard the gunshot I jumped up with terror… It was awful, just awful, Officer….
<br />- I’m sure it was. Now, how about this lovely little girl… Who are you?
<br />- I’m Angela. I was at home, too. I was talking on the phone and…
<br />- And what?
<br />- Well, I got so scared…  I ran to Mummy the moment I heard the bang…
<br />- I see.   How about you, now? You must be Sam, right?
<br />- Yes, that’s right, Sir.
<br />- What were you doing, Sam? Were you cooking or watching TV?
<br />- Neither, Sir. I was in my bedroom, reading a detective story…
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- Ha, ha… Anyway, that will be all. Thank you all for your cooperation. Sorry to bother you so late in the evening…
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- No problem, Officer. By the way, Sam is cooking tonight. He’s cooking an Indian dish, his specialty. Would you like to try it?
<br />- Thank you so much. That’s very kind of you, but I’m afraid we really must go. You see, we need to see your neighbours, too. Enjoy your meal.
<br />- Thank you. Goodnight.