“That seems very far-fetched,” observed the doctor.
“In a murder case, nothing is too far-fetched if it throws an element of doubt into the jury’s mind.”
“I see what you mean,” said the other doubtfully.
“Has any one turned up yet to take a statement from Miss Bower?”
Dr. Maclean was taken much aback by the ominous question.
“D’you mean,” he exclaimed, “that my niece can be compelled to be a witness at Garlett’s trial for murder?”
“She’ll be a leading witness,” was the answer. “I thought you realized that.”
“She never even saw Mrs. Garlett,” said the doctor in a low voice.
“Miss Bower will not be questioned as to her relations with Mrs. Garlett, but with Mrs. Garlett’s husband,” observed Mr. Toogood.
Dr. Maclean groaned.