The fire has been extinguished.
The police approached Bess Bennett, glanced at her broken wrist, and pretended they didn't see it.
Then, in an official tone, they said, "Mrs. Bennett, please come with us for an investigation."
In Bess Bennett's disoriented mind, she thought everything would be fine once she signed the papers. Hearing that she needed to be investigated, she immediately shouted in rage, "I didn't start the fire! What are you doing? I know your chief, how dare you arrest me!"
Saying such things in public was practically a professional way to ruin her own husband.
Many people's expressions became indescribable, thinking there would be a mess to clean up when Mr. Wright got back.
The police's faces turned grim, and they sternly said, "We'll know the specifics after the investigation. It doesn't matter who you know, the law is the law. Take her away!"
