THE CORONER (blandly).—"Only a few more, Mr. Hooper. We require to know on what footing Mr. Juan Catheron stood with his family. Did he ever come to Catheron Royals to visit his sister?"
"He did not."
"Had he ever been forbidden the house?"
"I—believe so."
"On the evening of Sir Victor and Lady Catheron's arrival, his visit was entirely unexpected then?"
"I don't know."
"You admitted him?"
"I did."
"What did he say to you?"
"I don't remember. Some rattling nonsense—nothing more. He was always lightheaded. He ran upstairs and into the dining-room before I could prevent it."