But, perhaps, you can tell us, Dr.Thorndyke, who this woman was ?" "I think," replied Thorndyke, "that the next item of evidence will enable you to form an opinion for yourselves.

I only obtained it yesterday, and, as it made my case quite complete, I wrote off to you immediately.

It is the statement of Joseph Ridley, another cabman, and unfortunately, a rather dull, unobservant fellow, unlike Wilkins.

He has not much to tell us, but what little he has is highly instructive.

Here is the statement, signed by the deponent and witnessed by me: "'My name is Joseph Ridley.