As surely as father was murdered, I will remember--when the time comes." They were strange words from a boy.

My uncle looked at me again, but doubtless thinking my brain turned with grief, said nothing.
"Have you told anybody ?" I asked at length.
"I have seen nobody.

There will be an inquest, of course, but in this case an inquest can do nothing.

Murderer and murdered have both gone to their account.

By the way, I suppose nothing has been seen of the man who gave evidence.