“I think you married the late Colonel Tretheroe just after Mr. Guy Markenmore left home—seven years ago?”
“Yes.”
“And went with your husband to India?”
“I did.”
“You have only recently returned from India—where Colonel Tretheroe, I think, died last year?”
“Quite recently.”
The Coroner leaned a little forward from his desk—sure sign, thought Mr. Fransemmery, that his questions were nearing a most particular stage.
“Now. Mrs. Tretheroe, during those seven years, did you ever see Guy Markenmore?
“Never!”
“Did you ever hear from him?”