“When the note I was trying to burn flew up the chimney.”
“I see. Was that after or before the door opened?”
“After.”
“Did the opening of this door alter the temperature of the room?”
“I cannot say; I felt neither heat nor cold at any time.”
“Didn’t you feel the icy cold when you opened the dressing-closet window to throw out the phial?”
“I don’t remember.”
“Wouldn’t you remember if you had?”
“I cannot say.”
“Can you say whether you noticed any especial chill in the hall when you went out to telephone?”