Witness: No, I cannot charge my memory that he ever mentioned affection for her.
Mr. Walters: Well, then, in that matter John Jasper deceived you?
Witness: Well, shall we say deceived? Guilty of a lapse of confidence to a priest. Theologically speaking it would be deceit, perhaps.
Mr. Walters: I believe, Mr. Crisparkle, that you have been acting as tutor to Neville Landless?
Witness: Yes.
Mr. Walters: Do you mind telling the court the opinion you formed of that man’s character?
Witness: I should say a very impulsive man, but responsive to influence of any kind.
Mr. Walters: I think he has a sister?
Witness: Oh, yes: Miss Helena Landless.
Mr. Walters: Is he under her influence at all?