As for the cross-examination, it took place in the evening, when
Geoffrey was tired, and Tanaka was taking off his boots.
"Previous to the fiancée," Tanaka began, "did Lady Barrington live long time in Japan?"
He was lavish with titles, considering that money and nobility in such people must be inseparable; besides, experience had taught him that the use of such honorifics never came amiss.
"No; she left when she was quite a little baby."
"Ladyship has Japanese name?"
"Asako Fujinami. Do you know the name, Tanaka?"
The Japanese set his head on one side to indicate an attitude of reflection.
"Tokyo?" he suggested.
"Yes, from Tokyo."
"Does Lordship pay his devoir to relatives of Ladyship?"