Inspector Robson was then called. His appearance caused some excitement, it being understood that his daughter was married to the son of the deceased.
"You are an inspector of police?"
"Yes. At present on night duty at the Bishop Street Station."
"You were acquainted with Mr. Samuel Boyd?"
"Not personally. I have seen him several times, but have never spoken to him."
"You are sufficiently familiar with his features to identify him?"
"I am."
"When did you first hear of his death?"
"On Saturday afternoon, when I was sitting at home with my wife and my nephew, Mr. Richard Remington. The boys were calling out news of a murder in Catchpole Square, and we went out and bought a paper."
"Before Saturday afternoon had your attention been directed in any way to the house in which the deceased resided?"