The result of this demand Mr.Higgenbotham has already told you." "How was Hobson to secure for you your rights from Hugh Mainwaring ?" "That was left entirely to his own discretion." "Will you describe the appearance of Mr.Hobson's clerk ?" "Unfortunately, I am unable to do so.

He was merely brought as a witness to our contract.

I knew that he was present, but he remained in the shadow, and I took no notice of him whatever." "Your contract, then, was a verbal one ?" "It was." Upon being closely questioned, Mrs.LaGrange reiterated her assertions of the preceding day, laying particular stress upon the alleged interview between Hugh Mainwaring and his secretary, after which she was dismissed, and Harry Scott was recalled.
"Mr.Scott," said the coroner, "what were the relations existing between Mr.Mainwaring and yourself up to the time of his death ?" Scott flushed slightly as he replied, "Those ordinarily existing between employer and employed, except that I believe Mr.Mainwaring accorded me more than usual consideration, and I, while duly appreciative of his kindness, yet took especial pains never to exceed the bounds of an employee." "Were there ever any unpleasant words passed between you ?" "None whatever." "Was your last interview with Mr.Mainwaring of a friendly nature ?" "Entirely so." "What have you to say in reference to the testimony given to the effect that your voice was heard and recognized in angry conversation with Mr.Mainwaring at nearly one o'clock ?" "I have to say that it is false, and without foundation." "Do you mean to say that the statement of the witness was wholly without truth ?" "I do not deny that such an interview, as alleged by the witness, may have taken place, for that is something concerning which I have no knowledge whatever; but I do deny that she heard my voice, or that I was in the library at that time, or at any time after about twenty minutes past twelve." "Was that the time at which you went to your room ?" "Very near that time, as my interview with Mr.Mainwaring could not have exceeded ten minutes." "At what time did you retire ?" "I sat up very late that night, for my mind was so occupied with some personal matters that I felt no inclination for sleep.

I lighted a cigar and became so absorbed in my own thoughts that I was totally unaware of the lapse of time, until I was aroused by what I thought was a stealthy step outside.

I then became conscious, for the first time, that I was very weary, both physically and mentally, and I also discovered that it was nearly three o'clock.
Astonished to find it so late, and exhausted by hours of protracted thought, I threw myself as I was upon a low couch, where I slept soundly until awakened in the morning." Further questions failed to reveal any discrepancy in his statement, and he was dismissed.
The testimony of Ralph Mainwaring and of his son added nothing of interest or importance.