"On the back porch fixing snap beans for lunch."
"What part of the grounds could you see from that spot?"
"Well, part of the lawn runs around the north side of the house, between it and the grove, and there's the vegetable garden in back."
"Is there a path through the grove?"
"Yes, from our house to Dohertys' place."
"Will you describe that path, please?"
"Just a footpath, tramped ground, pine needles." Maud Welsh swallowed. "Goes near a pond that's right about on the Dohertys' line."
"From the back porch could you see the opening of that path?"
"Yes."