"I have."
"When and where?"
"I saw it on the morning of the murder. It was lying on the floor of Mrs. Clemmens' dining-room. I had gone to the house, in my surprise at hearing of the murderous assault which had been made upon her, and, while surveying the spot where she was struck, perceived this ring lying on the floor before me."
"What made you think it was this ring which you had returned to the prisoner the day before?"
"Because of its setting, and the character of the gem, I suppose."
"Could you see all this where it was lying on the floor?"
"It was brought nearer to my eyes, sir. A gentleman who was standing near, picked it up and offered it to me, supposing it was mine. As he held it out in his open palm I saw it plainly."
"Miss Dare, will you tell us what you did when you first saw this ring lying on the floor?"
"I covered it with my foot."
"Was that before you recognized it?"