I may add that Mr.
Taynton had, as I knew, an extraordinary knack of imitating handwritings; I have seen him write a signature that I could have sworn was mine.

But he has used that gift for tragic purposes.
"I have just received a telegram.

He left this court before the luncheon interval, and went to his house in Brighton.

Arrived there, as I have just learned, he poisoned himself.

And may God have mercy on his soul." Again he paused.
"The case therefore is closed," he said, "and the court will rise for the day.