“Yes, sah.”
“And you have not noticed any strangers hanging around the building during the last few days?”
“No, sah.”
“Very well, then; you may go. Send in Tony.”
“Yes, sah; t’ank you, sah,” and Joe bowed himself out.
A few minutes later a small darky appeared.
“Now, Tony,” began the Coroner, solemnly, “look at this man carefully; did you ever see him before?” The boy looked at the body attentively for some time, then said: “No, sah.”
“Do you mean to say that you saw no one resembling the deceased come to this building on Tuesday evening?”
“No, sah.”
“Where were you on that evening? Now, be careful what you answer.”