“Yes.”

“There was nothing to obstruct your view?”

“No—nothing.”

“You were seen to draw back from the window and partly conceal yourself. Why did you do that?”

“Because I supposed I had been seen by Victor, and it was what I wanted to avoid.”

“Ah, ha! Now, we are getting onto interesting ground. You did not go to Woodford’s office, then, for the purpose of spying upon your husband?”

“Surely not. I did not know Woodford’s window commanded a view of Victor’s office until I saw him come into the room where the girl sat.”

“Why did you go to Woodford’s?”

“To ask his advice and aid.”

“In what?”