"Did you see much of the accused while there?"
"Miss Newton and her niece came often to see me when I was convalescing from my wounds. I returned to Washington in the same train with them, but I have not met either of the ladies since we parted at the depot."
"Major Goddard, are you engaged to the accused?"
"I have not that honor," with quiet dignity, and a ripple of applause sounded through the room. Goddard's eyes strayed in Nancy's direction, but he could not see the rich color which mantled her pale face. She dropped her eyes instantly to hide their tell-tale message. If he could not see, others should not.
"When did you last see Captain Lloyd?"
"In Winchester, the day before I returned here."
"Why did he not come back with you?"
"He did not inform me."
"Where were you on the afternoon of Monday, March 6th, last?"
"I went for a drive with my attendant, Donnally, and did not return to Mrs. Lane's until some time after four o'clock."