The counsel for the defence asked to be allowed to examine the chief of the detective staff once more.
The young officer stepped forward, and took his place in the witness box in his usual quiet manner, although astonishment was plainly written on his face.
The counsel: "You have already told us that when you paid a visit to Mr. Jurgens and so skilfully got him to give up the diamond, he then told you that he had bought it from the accused, Evelina Reierson. Isn't that so?"
"Yes."
Counsel: "Did he seem to be in any doubt as to whom he had bought the diamond from?"
The detective blushed at this question, but his answer was as unconstrained and calm as before.
"No, he gave me the impression that he was sure it was the accused."
Counsel: "Did he name any one else who could possibly have sold him the diamond?"
"At first he began, with some confused nonsense, to excuse himself, but it was of no significance to the case."
Counsel: "I must ask you, however, to give the name or the names which Mr. Jurgens mentioned in connection with the diamond."