Again there was no cross-examination, and the superintendent left the witness box.
Then the counsel for the defence took up two blank envelopes in addition to the one already produced and supposedly addressed in the handwriting of the prisoner.
"This blue envelope," he said, "is from the stationery in Mrs. Assheton's house. This other envelope, white, is from the flat of the deceased. It corresponds in every way with the envelope which was supposed to be addressed in the prisoner's hand, found at the flat in question. The inference is that the prisoner blotted the letter dated June 21st on a blotting pad which did not arrive in Mrs. Assheton's house till June 24th, went to the deceased's flat and put it an envelope there."
These were handed to the jury for examination.
"Ernest Smedley," said counsel.
Mills's servant stepped into the box, and was sworn.
"Between, let us say June 21st and June 24th, did the prisoner call at
Mr. Mills's flat?"
"Yes, sir, twice."
"When?"
"Once on the evening of June 23d, and once very early next morning."