“In the anteroom. It was necessary that some one should be at hand in case of need.”
“Were you needed?”
“Not actually—I heard my husband’s voice raised once as if in alarm.”
“Not anger?”
“Oh, no, no! I ran to the door and found I was not wanted.”
“Was all as usual?”
“A candle was lighted.”
“Did you go away!”
“Not instantly. I wish now I had!” she cried, involuntarily.
“Repeat what you heard,” said the judge, gently, “and saw.”