When Mrs. Lock had once more regained consciousness, Nick gave her a stimulant, and let her have plenty of time to come into full possession of her reasoning faculties before he pressed her further about what she had seen from Lawyer Woodford’s window.
When he did resume the subject, it was by saying:
“Take time to think the situation over seriously, Mrs. Lock, and then give me your answer.”
“I can give you your answer now,” she replied, in a voice which was weak and trembling. “All the answer I have to give?”
“By telling me what you saw from Lawyer Woodford’s window.”
“I do not admit that I saw anything from Lawyer Woodford’s window.”
“But you saw something. You were there when the shot was fired which killed your[{51}] cousin. You are probably the only living witness who saw the deed done.”
“Ah! And yet you expect me to admit it, and tell what I am supposed to have seen?”
“Yes.”
“And why do you think I would do so, if it was as you suppose?”