Trial of John Jasper, lay precentor of Cloisterham Cathedral in the County of Kent, for the murder of Edwin Drood, engineer

by England) Dickens Fellowship (London

Witness: I cannot charge my memory with the exact words, but something to this effect—“My poor boy is certainly murdered. The discovery of the watch and scarf-pin leaves that beyond doubt. They were no doubt thrown away to prevent identification of the body”—or words to that effect.

Mr. Walters: One moment, Mr. Crisparkle. Am I right in saying that once more Murder was suggested to you?

Witness: Yes.

Mr. Walters: And that Neville Landless was pointed to as the murderer?

Witness: Yes.

Mr. Walters: And so that would be the impression left on your mind by your conversation with Jasper?

Witness: Yes.

Mr. Walters: Whether it was right or wrong, that would be the impression left?

Witness: Whether right or wrong, that would undoubtedly be the impression.

Mr. Walters: Thank you, Mr. Crisparkle.