Everyone watched. “Thank you,” he said, straightening up. He eyed the group, one at a time. “Please note that these boards are scored on the inside as well as the outside,” he said finally. “Mr. Pendergast, are we not making an assumption here?” he finally said. “I never make assumptions,” replied Pendergast, with a smile. “But you are,” Frock persisted. “All of you are making an assumption—that some one, or some thing, broke into the crate.”
