“How did he appear when he came back?”
“Their life was clear and placid. They were with me until October. I had an opportunity and carefully watched them.”
Mr. Jerome then took the witness in hand for cross examination.
“Did your son learn to play the piano?”
“Yes.”
“At some time subsequent to the death of your husband—or, rather ... I’ll put it this way—were you the executrix or trustee of your husband’s estate?”
Delmas objected.
“I am trying to show that at a certain date the executors of the late Mr. Thaw’s will increased the amount set aside for the defendant under the will,” said Jerome.
The question was changed as follows: