He plucked at his blonde mustache and seemed exceedingly nervous.
Nothing of grave importance was elicited from Bordine, only some present thought he had neglected his duty in leaving the girl so soon after the departure of the tramp.
Ransom Vane was the next witness.
He testified to finding his sister dead, with August Bordine standing over her.
"He was in hunting costume?"
"Yes."
"How armed?"
"I saw no arms. He had placed his gun against the end of the porch I think."
"You saw no knife?"
"None whatever."