"Important new evidence. Vital. We've got the witness here."
He was a man of few words.
"In there," he said shortly, pointing to a consulting room. "I'll get counsel."
We trooped into the apartment and shut the door.
In silence we waited for what seemed a century. Then there were hasty steps, the door opened, and the K.C., followed by his junior and the attorney, entered the room.
Briefly Berry related the story which Miss Lacey could tell.
"This is the lady," he concluded. "I know our case is closed, but surely she can be called?"
We hung upon the reply.
"Can she speak to the number?"
"No. But in corroboration——"