Witness.—"He said in a few days, but did not mention any special time. After a short conversation he went to bed at nine o'clock, and next morning father told me he was dead."
Coroner.—"Did he appear gloomy or low-spirited?"
Witness.—"Oh, dear no, sir. A very pleasant-spoken gentleman. He said his nerves were bad, but I was quite astonished at his cheerfulness."
Coroner.—"Did he say anything about the next day?"
Witness.—"Yes, sir. He asked if there was anything to be seen in Jarlchester, and when I told him about the church, he said he would look it up next day."
A Juryman.—"Do you think he had any intention of destroying himself?"
Witness.—"Not so far as I saw, sir."
Coroner.—"He did not mention anything about the letter?"
Witness.—"Not a word, sir."
A Juryman (facetiously).—"Did you think him good-looking, Miss Molly?"