94/135 Then----" "Proceed, Mr.Travis.Your emotion is very natural; but it is imperative that we hear all you have to tell us. She ran by the older lady, and then ?" Still silence. The Englishman appeared to be looking at Coroner Price, who in speaking emerged from behind the pedestal; but it is doubtful if he saw him. A tear was in his eye--a tear! Seeing it, Mr.Gryce felt a movement of compassion, and thinking to help him, said kindly enough: "Was it so very dreadful ?" The answer came with great simplicity: "Yes. One minute she was all life and gaiety; the next she was lying outstretched on the hard floor." "And you ?" Again that look of ingenuous surprise. |