A. By a door in the wall, sir, giving on the downs; and by that way I returned.
Q. During all this time, while you were looking for the prisoner, or mourning in the tool-shed—(laughter)—did you encounter any one?
A. Not a soul that I can remember, sir.
Q. You were greatly attached to the deceased?
A. (With emotion.) I was.
Q. And wished to make her your wife?
A. Yes.
Q. Though your acquaintance with her extended over only a couple of months?
A. That is so.
Q. Almost a case of love at first sight, eh?