"No, sir. I put the bottle of chloroform in an empty candy box for her as she said it was awkward carrying a round bottle, and she feared she would drop it."
"Indeed!" The judge advocate's satisfaction was apparent. "State the exact time the accused was in your store."
"About a quarter to four, as far as I can remember. I did not enter the sale in my books at the time because Miss Newton said she was in a hurry."
"Have you any questions to ask the witness, Mr. Senator?" asked the judge advocate. For answer Warren handed him a folded paper which he read aloud: "Was that the first time you sold chloroform to Miss Newton?"
"I can't say. It might have been. I do a large business," was the evasive reply.
"Answer yes or no," thundered Colonel Andrews.
Cowed by the president's manner, Brown answered sullenly, "No."
"How many times have you sold her chloroform?" read Warren's next question.
"At least three times."
"Since the new year?"