There was no cross-examination of this witness, and after the pause, the counsel for the defence spoke again.
"Superintendent Figgis."
"You searched the house of Mrs. Assheton in Sussex Square?"
"Yes, sir."
"What did you take from it?"
"A leaf from a blotting-book, sir."
"Was it that leaf which has been already produced in court, bearing the impress of a letter dated June 21st?"
"Yes, sir."
"Where was the blotting-book?"
"On the writing-table in the drawing-room, sir."