“We will ask that the photograph be marked for identification,” Scudder said.

“No objection,” Mason said.

“Cross-examine the witness,” the Prosecutor invited.

Mason made a gesture of dismissal. “No questions.”

“The next witness will be Miss Aileen Fell,” the Prosecutor announced.

Aileen fell, in her early thirties, trying to conceal her nervousness beneath a cloak of calm dignity, was sworn and took the witness stand.

“Your name?” Scudder asked.

“Aileen Lenore Fell.”

“Occupation?”

“I’m a schoolteacher.”