'That was exactly what occurred, to the very best of your remembrance?'
'It was. I think I have given you an exact description of it.'
'And when you reached Pete's house—you sat down to dinner, I suppose?'
'Not at once. We each had a glass of sherry first, and sat for a while in the verandah.'
'After which you went into dinner? Next to whom did Jarman sit?'
'Between Pete and myself.'
'Was he in good spirits, think you? Did he seem to be enjoying himself? I am not asking these questions out of idle curiosity—you will of course understand that.'
'In excellent spirits. He told several good stories, described two or three sensational arrests he had made in his career, and I should say enjoyed himself very much.'
'And after dinner? What did you do then?'
'We sat at the table smoking and talking—then I rose to go.'