"How do you know she was old ?" "I can't say if she was old or young," said the witness candidly; "it's only a manner of speaking.

She had a dark shawl over her head and a dark dress.

I couldn't say if she was old or young, fair or dark, stout or lean, tall or short.

The night was dark." The Coroner referred to the plan.
"There is a gas-lamp near the window of the bedroom.

Did you not see her in that light ?" "Oh, yes, sir; but just for a moment.