Charlie waited expectantly for the answer, and cocked his head ever so slightly when he heard it.  There might have been odd places in the factory that were cold, but most were kept toasty for the oopmaloompas.  Besides, those gloves were rubber!  The only explanation that made sense was the contamination excuse, though Charlie did still wonder why he never took them off.  For some reason, just looking at Mr. Wonka, he figured he might have lovely hands, pale and majestic like himself.<br/><br/>Charlie stepped out of the glass elevator alongside Willy.  "Guess I should remember to wear some when we're inventing." he grinned, following him down the hallway.  Maybe the genius chocolatier really wasn't human under his clothes!  Charlie laughed inwardly at the thought, but still wondered why he covered himself so.<br/>"Do you always wear long sleeves and a jacket in here Mr. Wonka?  It's awful hot, even my sweater's getting itchy."