 Well, that's obvious to keep him from talking, of course. Really? Well, certainly. Sykes obviously knows the answer to what's going on here in Freeville. Why all the people seem afraid and why they walk away when you try to question them. Oh, yes, but just in fact... What's more, he knows what's behind the ill feeling between the local bigwigs and the war veterans on that farm project. That's why he was shot. You mean to keep him from telling us? Definitely. Good heavens. What do you suppose is going on, Clark? Well, I'm not sure yet.