A faint tremor passed over the lady's lips, but she answered clearly, though in a very subdued voice—
"Yes, I knew him!"
"He visited at your house sometimes?"
"Yes!"
"When did you see him last?"
"On the——" Her voice became almost inaudible as she uttered the date; but the lawyer had keen ears, and forbore to ask a repetition of the words, for her face changed suddenly, and it seemed with a violent effort that she was able to go on.
"At what hour did he leave your house?"
"I do not know the exact hour!"
"Was it late?"
"Yes, I gave a ball that night, and my guests generally remained late!"