The incidents of that New Year's Eve fairly bewildered me." "Indeed!" "It was stated at the trial, sir, that Mr.David came from Scotland that morning, left Liverpool Street at 3.20 p.m., and reached Stowmarket at 5.22 p.m." "Yes." "Further, he was admittedly the second person to see his cousin's dead body, and remained at the Hall until arrested by the police on a warrant." Brett nodded.

The stationmaster's statement promised to be intensely interesting.
"Well, sir," continued the man excitedly, "I was mystified enough on New Year's Eve, but after the murder came out I thought I was fairly bewitched.

That season is always a busy one for us, what between parcels, passengers, and bad weather.

On the morning of December 31, I fancied I saw Mr.David leave the London train due here at 12.15 midday.

I only caught a glimpse of him, because there was a crowd of people, and he was all muffled up.