I think we must accept the signatures, especially as that of the will has been proved, beyond any question" to be authentic." "Very well," agreed Thorndyke; "we will pass over the signatures.

Then we have some further evidence in regard to the spectacles, which serves to verify our conclusions respecting them." "Perhaps," said Marchmont, "we might pass over that, too, as we do not seem to have reached any conclusions." "As you please," said Thorndyke.

"It is important, but we can reserve it for verification.

The next item will interest you more, I think.

It is the signed and witnessed statement of Samuel Wilkins, the driver of the cab in which the deceased came home to the inn on the evening of his death." My colleague was right.