“There might have been some disagreement. I should judge there was. Could not say for certain.”
“How long did the young men stay?”
“I did not take particular notice of the time. Perhaps an hour; perhaps more.”
“Did they call again?”
“Yes, next day; but the colonel was busy, and refused to see them.”
“That is sufficient.”
Cross-Examination by the Defense.
“Why did the fact that the windows and blinds were open yesterday morning excite your curiosity?”
“Because Colonel Conrad is always particular to have everything closed securely before going to bed.”
“Did you see him the night before?”