"Well, I won't be positive about it."
"Was she brought to the bed in the same condition you took her from the bathroom?"
"I believe she was."
"When you left you are sure she had on a black skirt?"
"Yes."
"And you are not sure whether she had on stockings or not?"
"No."
"Between the time you cut Ella Gingles loose and we got there were any clothes taken off or put on Ella Gingles?"
"Not that I can remember."
Dr. Watson proved to have a bad memory. He couldn't remember who took charge of the cords that bound Ella Gingles or what was done and said after the girl was found in the bathroom.