"No wonder that the police interrogated at least a dozen witnesses before they were quite satisfied that every statement was conclusively proved.
"Walter Hatherell, after about ten minutes' absence, that is to say at ten minutes to two, returned to the club room.

In reply to several inquiries, he said that he had parted with his friend at the corner of New Bond Street, since he seemed anxious to be alone, and that Ashley said he would take a turn down Piccadilly before going home--he thought a walk would do him good.
"At two o'clock or thereabouts Mr.Aaron Cohen, satisfied with his evening's work, gave up his position at the bank and, pocketing his heavy winnings, started on his homeward walk, while Mr.Walter Hatherell left the club half an hour later.
"At three o'clock precisely the cries of 'Murder' and the report of fire-arms were heard in Park Square West, and Mr.Aaron Cohen was found strangled outside the garden railings.".