"I think Mr. Marshall is entitled to treat this witness as hostile," the Judge said. And Mr. Marshall again put the question.
"No, I did not see a cheque or slip of paper in her hand."
"Come, Mr. Despard, think again: did you not remark to Miss Strode that it was a cheque for her winnings?"
"I have no recollection of any such conversation," Despard replied curtly.
"Did you notice the blotter on the writing table, Mr. Despard?"
"Yes."
"Was it much used?"
"No, it was perfectly clean."
"Will you swear that it had never been used?"
"No, I can't swear that; but I thought——"