I had come down for a smoke in the grounds outside and met Mr.Mainwaring in the lower hall on the way to his rooms.

He asked me to come to his library before retiring, as he wished to give some final directions for the next day.

About half an hour later I went to the library door, but hearing loud and angry talk within, I waited in the hall some fifteen or twenty minutes until I knew Mr.Mainwaring was alone.
I then entered, received his instructions, and went directly to my room for the night." "Were you able to recognize the voices or hear any of the conversation ?" "I was.

I recognized the voice of the housekeeper, Mrs.LaGrange; but feeling that I was hearing what was not intended for me, I walked back into the main hall and remained there until Mrs.
LaGrange came out." "You saw her leave the library ?" "Yes, sir; I passed her in the corridor." "She saw you, of course ?" "She seemed scarcely conscious of my presence until we had passed; she then turned and watched me as I entered the library." "What was the nature of the conversation which you heard ?" "I only heard what Mrs.LaGrange said.

She evidently was very angry with Mr.Mainwaring." "Can you repeat her words as you heard them ?" "Not entirely.