The statement was built from facts that could sound harmless or sinister depending on where a person placed the emphasis.

I did manage the medicines.

I did worry about symptoms.

Neither explained why a hospital cup had unexplained punctures.

Owen said he would review the meal notes and speak with the team.

He didn’t declare me the problem, but Victor behaved afterward as though he had received that declaration.

“You see?” he said.

“What do I see?”