She did not interrupt but she sat with a look of keen expectancy upon her face.

She did not know whither Pettifer was leading them but she was now sure that it was to some carefully pondered goal.
"I have more than once briefed Thresk myself.

He's a man of the highest reputation at the Bar, straightforward, honest; he enjoys a great practice, he is in Parliament with a great future in Parliament.

In a word he is a man with everything to lose if he lied as a witness in a trial.

And yet--I am not satisfied." Mr.Pettifer's voice sank to a low murmur.