"Well, gentlemen, I have examined the woman," he said, "and here is her deposition."
"And what does she say?" asked Mr. Mason.
"Come, out with it, sir," said Dockwrath. "Did she, or did she not sign two documents on that day?"
"Mr. Mason," said Round, turning to that gentleman, and altogether ignoring Dockwrath and his question; "I have to tell you that her statement, as far as it goes, fully corroborates your view of the case. As far as it goes, mind you."
"Oh, it does; does it?" said Dockwrath.
"And she is the only important witness?" said Mr. Mason with great exultation.
"I have never said that; what I did say was this—that your case must break down unless her evidence supported it. It does support it—strongly; but you will want more than that."
"And now if you please, Mr. Round, what is it that she has deposed?" asked Dockwrath.
"She remembers it all then?" said Mason.
"She is a remarkably clear-headed woman, and apparently does remember a great deal. But her remembrance chiefly and most strongly goes to this—that she witnessed only one deed."