"'In point of fact, how many times have you or any of your family seen him, say within these eight or nine years?'—'Only twice.'
"'Where? At your house in London?'—'No; at his house in Parksides.'
"'At his invitation?'—'No. The first time we were asked by his daughter. It was her birthday, but we understood that our visit would be agreeable to him.'
"'You understood. From whom?'—'From my niece.'
"'On that occasion how long were you at Parksides?'—'For five or six hours.'
"'Did you and your family partake of any meal there?'—'We had tea.'
"'Was the deceased present at the table?'—'No; he sent word that he was not well enough to join us.'
"'Was your second visit paid upon his invitation?'—'No; we went of our own accord.'
"'Who went?'—'I, my niece, and Mr. Cornwall.'
"'Is Mr. Cornwall the gentleman who represents Miss Farebrother at this inquest?'—'Yes.'