We may consider that matter as settled.

Bartow was an innocent witness of this crime, and, having nothing to fear, may be trusted to reproduce in his pantomimic action its exact features." "Very good.

Continue, madam.

Nothing but profit is likely to follow an argument presented by Miss Butterworth." The old detective's tone was serious, his manner perfect; but Miss Butterworth, ever on the look-out for sarcasm from his lips, bridled a little, though in no other way did she show her displeasure.
"Let us, then, recall his precise gestures, remembering that he must have surprised the assailant from the study doorway, and so have seen the assault from over his master's shoulder." "In other words, directly in front of him.

Now what was his first move ?" "His first move, as now seen, is to raise his right arm and stretch it behind him, while he leans forward for the imaginary dagger.