"'You are a relative of the deceased?'—'I am his sister-in-law.'
"'Were you upon friendly terms with him?'—'No.'
"'Nor any of your family?'—'No. But we are not to blame for that.'
"'Was his daughter in the habit of visiting your house?'—'Yes.'
"'Frequently?'—'Frequently.'
"'And of remaining there for any length of time?'—'Yes; generally for three or four days.'
"'Your intimacy with her, then, was of a thoroughly friendly nature?'—'Of a most affectionate nature. I love her as a child of my own.'
"'Was that the sentiment of all your family?'—'Yes.'
"'Were Miss Farebrother's visits to your house paid with the consent of the deceased?'—'Yes.'
"'Did you learn this from him?'—'No. We very seldom saw him.'