‘Do you know nothing of his affairs of gallantry?’
‘Absolutely nothing.’
‘You think, however, that he had lady acquaintances?’
‘I should say there isn’t a doubt about it. He was wild.’
‘And possibly his death was due to jealousy on the part of a rival?’
‘Very possibly.’
‘Did you know his uncle?’
‘I did.’
‘Did you accommodate him with money?’
‘Yes, occasionally.’