C1289 Not Eligible

I said to Wood, "It's strange that you ask me where the kidnappers are."

Wood said, "I don't think that's surprising. You should be the closest person I can find to the news."

I was silent for a moment. Then I said, "Wood, you planned this kidnapping, didn't you?"

Wood chuckled. "Brother, your imagination is too rich. I am a well-behaved merchant. How can I do such a thing?"

I said