“Not that I know of. He was very non-committal about his affairs.”

“He was a good butler,” the coroner commented.

“Yes. Excellent. If you mean, did he carry enough money on his person to invite robbery, I should say that I don’t think he did. Of course I don’t know for certain. However, I know that he had banking connections in Ochakee.”

“What of your other employees. Do you know anything about them?”

“They all came recommended. I know nothing further except, of course, in regard to my housekeeper and chauffeur.”

“Your chauffeur is a colored man?”

“Yes. He has been with me for four years. A man of good character and habits.”

“Do you know where he was at the time of the murder?”

“I do not.”