"But you could lay aside those opinions and reach a conclusion based purely on evidence, of course, Mr. Broadwell?"
"Oh, yes, sir," said Broadwell, with an unctuous smile that deprecated the idea of his being influenced in any but the legitimate way.
"We are thoroughly satisfied with Mr. Broadwell, your Honor," said Eades.
"One minute, Mr. Broadwell," began Marriott.
Glassford looked at Marriott the surprise he felt at his presumption, and Marriott felt an opposition in the room. Broadwell shifted slightly, pursed his lips smugly and looked down on Marriott with his wise benevolence.
"Mr. Broadwell, you say you read the accounts of the tragedy?"
"Yes."
"Did you read all of them?"
"I believe so."
"Read the report of the evidence given on the preliminary hearing?"