Mr. Simmons, in an interview, responded indirectly, emphasizing his position on social issues and the environment.

Mr. Wilson responded indirectly by replying: "I think many academics believe that this is the greatest educational institution in the country."

Trooper Dorsch responded indirectly but effectively: "I'm going 62 now and I'm holding everyone up."

He denies the charges, but also indirectly responds with an anecdote about Dr. Pauling.

This architectural reliance on the subtle (light, shadow, and richness of material) indirectly responded to the increasing popularity of Modernism.

Bandić responded to the letter indirectly by encouraging the police to do their job, while failing to appropriately defend his position.

"In some way," he said, "all artists in the Bay Area are directly or indirectly responding to technology because it is so pervasive here."

Mr. Perot indirectly responded to the President's comments in a paid 30- minute television appearance that will be broadcast Friday.

It is early in the season for such storms," T'Shael responded indirectly.

When asked if he had considered going to authorities with the information, he responded indirectly.