The judge nodded at him; then looked at the witness again. The examination went on.
"You need not answer that question. I put it to save time, merely. Did
Mr. Taynton go into the deceased's sitting-room?"
"Yes, sir."
"Did he write anything there?"
"Yes, sir."
"Was he alone there?"
"Yes, sir."
"Thank you."
Again the examining counsel paused, and again no question was asked by the prosecution.
"Charles Martin," said the counsel for defence.