Coroner Penfield took the knife and after examining it, handed it to the foreman of the jury who, upon scanning it closely, passed it on to his companions.
"Have you ever seen such a knife before?" questioned the coroner. "The blade is a peculiar shape."
"Yes, sir; that shape of knife is sometimes used in modeling clay and by glaziers when handling putty."
Penfield and the deputy coroner exchanged glances, then the coroner resumed his questions. "Did you examine the bedroom Mr. Spencer occupied Tuesday night, Mitchell?"
"I did, sir."
"Had the bed been slept in?"
"Apparently it had, sir. The pillows and covering had been tossed about."
"Did you find anything in the room belonging to the deceased?"
"Yes, the coat and waistcoat of his suit, his collar and shoes."
"Was there any indication, besides the tossing of the bedclothes, that the deceased had made preparations to sleep there?"