The latter did not meet his glance, but put a finger on those thin lips.

It might, or might not, be a warning to repress any retort he had in mind.

At any rate, obeying a nod from the coroner, he merely said: "She was a well-known actress, Miss Adelaide Melhuish." Mr.Belcher's pen hesitated a little.

Then it scratched on.

Undoubtedly, he was himself exercising the restraint he meant to impose on others.
"You are quite sure ?" he said, after a pause.
"Quite." "Thank you, Mr.Grant.Wait here until you sign your deposition.