"Please state when and what was the first intimation received by you of any unusual occurrence."
"I was awakened this morning by a woman's scream and heard sounds of confused running in different directions. A few moments later Mr. Whitney came to my room and informed me of what had occurred, and I then went with him to the private rooms of Mr. Mainwaring."
"You were associated with Mr. Mainwaring yesterday during the greater part of the day and evening, were you not?"
"I was during the day, but I did not see him after dinner until late at night."
"Did you notice anything unusual in his appearance at any time yesterday?"
"He appeared rather depressed for about an hour after luncheon, during the execution of the will."
"Did you know any cause for such depression?"
"I attributed it, in my own mind, to the conversation at luncheon, to which Mr. Whitney has referred."
"Regarding one Richard Hobson?"
"Yes, sir."