We should have discovered his weak spots; every man has them.

Now it is too late.
The only thing left for us is fight, and the best we can hope for is a verdict of NOT PROVEN, and that leaves a stigma." "It is terrible," said Mr.Dunn, "and I believe he is innocent.

Have you thought of Potts, Sir ?" "I have had Potts before me," said Mr.Rae, "and I may safely say that though he strikes me as being a man of unusual cleverness, we can do nothing with Mr.Potts.Of course," added Mr.Rae hastily, "this is not to say we shall not make use of Mr.Potts in the trial, but Mr.Potts can show from his books debts amounting to nearly sixty pounds.

He frankly acknowledges the pleasantry in suggesting the raising of the five-pound cheque to fifty pounds, but of the act itself he professes entire ignorance.

I frankly own to you, Sir," continued Mr.Rae, folding his ear into a horn after his manner when in perplexity, "that this case puzzles me.