He had been known the world over as a collector of autographs and manuscripts, but he had never been called upon as an expert.
Hooker arose. He examined the letter but for an instant.
"I have formed an opinion, Your Honor."
"So soon?"
"Yes."
"What is your decision?"
"It is a forgery!"
"Are you certain?"
"Without a shadow of a doubt!"
"Why are you so positive," queried the Judge, "when so many other authorities state that it is genuine?"