“I should guess it was shortly before midnight.”
“That is a considerable time after you left Liskeard House.”
“I am merely telling you what happened.”
“The club porter could probably confirm the time of your return?”
“Yes, I imagine so.”
“And is there any one who would be able to substantiate your account of what you did between 10.15 and midnight? Were you strolling about all that time?”
“Yes, I suppose I was.”
“Were you alone?”
“Yes.”
“Then there is no one who could confirm your story?”