In that letter he gave me the story of his life, of his marriage and consequent disinheritance, and of the yet greater sorrow which followed shortly, which led him to voluntarily exile himself from his beloved England, and which finally led to his sacrifice of the love and companionship of his only child." As Harold Mainwaring paused, Mr.Sutherland remarked, "I, myself, have seen the letter to which the witness refers, but I consider it of too personal a nature and too private in character to submit for examination.

I will say, however, that both my honored colleague, Mr.Barton, and myself have compared it with other letters and documents known to have been written by Harold Scott Mainwaring, the elder son of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, and have found the writing in all cases identically the same.

There is yet one more question which may have a bearing later upon this case, which I will ask the witness.

Mr.Mainwaring, have you, during this time, received any clue regarding the identity of your mother, or is that still unknown to you ?" With great deliberation, the witness replied, "Until within the past three or four days, I have known absolutely nothing regarding even the name of the woman whom my father made his wife, or whether she were still in existence.

I have recently learned, however, that she is living, and," he added, more slowly, "I know that she is present in this court-room." It was afterwards recalled that, as the witness resumed his seat, a curious sound, something between a gasp and a sob was heard, but amid the tremendous sensation produced by his last statement it passed unnoticed.
With very little delay, Mr.Sutherland announced the name of the last witness,-- "Frederick Mainwaring Scott!" Again the silence deepened as the white-haired gentleman, with great dignity, took his place upon the stand.