She accused Mr.Mainwaring of dishonesty, saying that he had defrauded his only brother, and had ignored and robbed his own son to put a stranger in his place.

The last words I heard were, 'You are in my power, and you know it only too well; and I will make you and your high-born, purse-proud family rue this day's work.'" Harry Scott, with the proof of his employer's crimes in his possession, repeated these words with an indifference and impassiveness that seemed unnatural, while the smouldering fire in his eyes gleamed fitfully, as though he knew some secret of which the others little dreamed.
But, if spoken indifferently, the words were not received with indifference.

The reporters bent to their task with renewed ardor, since it promised developments so rich and racy.

Ralph Mainwaring's face was dark with suppressed wrath; Mr.Thornton seemed hardly able to restrain himself; while the attorney grew pale with excitement and anger.

Mrs.LaGrange alone remained unmoved, as much so as the witness himself, her eyes half closed and a cynical smile playing about her lips as she listened to the repetition of her own words.
"Did Mr.Mainwaring make no reply ?" inquired the coroner.
"He did, but it was inaudible to me." "You went into the library as soon as he was alone ?" "I did." "At what hour was this ?" "A few minutes past twelve." "Was that the last time you saw Mr.Mainwaring living ?" "It was." "Can you state whether any one was in his rooms after you left ?" "I cannot." "Mr.Scott, by your own statement, you must have been in Mr.
Mainwaring's library within an hour preceding his death; consequently, I would like you to give every detail of that interview." "I am perfectly willing, sir, but there are few to give.