It corresponds in every way with the envelope which was supposed to be addressed in the prisoner's hand, found at the flat in question.

The inference is that the prisoner blotted the letter dated June 21st on a blotting pad which did not arrive in Mrs.Assheton's house till June 24th, went to the deceased's flat and put it an envelope there." These were handed to the jury for examination.
"Ernest Smedley," said counsel.
Mills's servant stepped into the box, and was sworn.
"Between, let us say June 21st and June 24th, did the prisoner call at Mr.Mills's flat ?" "Yes, sir, twice." "When ?" "Once on the evening of June 23d, and once very early next morning." "Did he go in ?" "Yes, sir, he came in on both occasions." "What for ?" "To satisfy himself that Mr.Mills had not come back." "Did he write anything ?" "No, sir." "How do you know that ?" "I went with him from room to room, and should have seen if he had done so." "Did anybody else enter the flat during those days ?" "Yes, sir." "Who ?" "Mr.Taynton." The whole court seemed to give a great sigh; then it was quiet again.

The judge put down the pen with which he had been taking notes, and like the rest of the persons present he only listened.
"When did Mr.Taynton come into the flat ?" "About mid-day or a little later on Friday." "June 24th ?" "Yes, sir." "Please tell the jury what he did ?" The counsel for the prosecution stood up.
"I object to that question," he said.
The judge nodded at him; then looked at the witness again.

The examination went on.
"You need not answer that question.

I put it to save time, merely.