"How did he behave when he read it?"
"He turned very pale and excited. He went up to the poor gentleman's room, and I'm afraid he quarreled with him. He might have left his last hours peaceful." (Amusement.)
"What happened then?"
"Mr. Mortlake went out in a passion, and came in again in about an hour."
"He told you he was going away to Liverpool very early the next morning."
"No, your ludship, he said he was going to Devonport." (Sensation.)
"What time did you get up the next morning?"
"Half-past six."
"That is not your usual time?"
"No, I always get up at six."