There were a few spots of blood on the left breast, and immediately beneath, almost on the left side, just visible in the stripe of the pyjama jacket, was the blow which had caused death--a small orifice like a knife cut, just over the heart.
"It is a very small wound to have killed so strong a man," said Mr.
Cromering.

"There is hardly any blood." Sir Henry examined the wound closely.

"The blow was struck with great force, and penetrated the heart.

The weapon used--a small, thin, steel instrument--and internal bleeding, account for the small external flow." "What do you mean by a thin, steel instrument ?" asked Superintendent Galloway.

"Would an ordinary table-knife answer that description ?" "Certainly.