I never meant to hide any material fact at this interview." "You have contrived to delay and hamper our inquiry for twelve hours--twenty-four in reality.

I can't make you out, Mr.Theydon.

You would never have said a word about your very accurate acquaintance with this mysterious stranger's appearance had not last night's rainstorm left its legible record on your clothes.

Do you now vouch for it that the man was completely unknown to you ?" "You are pleased to be severe, Mr.Furneaux, but, having placed myself in a false position, I must accept your strictures.

I assure you, on my honor, that the man I saw was an absolute stranger." Happily, Theydon was under no compulsion to choose his words.