It is my strong impression that I heard it, and yet, among the crash of the gale and the creaking of an old house, I may possibly have been deceived." "Was your sister dressed ?" "No, she was in her night-dress.

In her right hand was found the charred stump of a match, and in her left a match-box." "Showing that she had struck a light and looked about her when the alarm took place.

That is important.

And what conclusions did the coroner come to ?" "He investigated the case with great care, for Dr.Roylott's conduct had long been notorious in the county, but he was unable to find any satisfactory cause of death.

My evidence showed that the door had been fastened upon the inner side, and the windows were blocked by old-fashioned shutters with broad iron bars, which were secured every night.