"I saw him as distinctly as I see you."
"You would know him again?"
"Anywhere; always."
"Did you ever see him before?"
"Never."
"Of that you are certain?"
"Quite."
"Did he remind you of anyone you had seen before? Think!"
"I am thinking; but--I can think of no one. Why are you asking me these questions? Do you--do you know him? And--are you thinking of giving him up to the police? If you are--if you are, nothing will make me say that I ever saw him before--nothing!--nothing! He sha'n't come to harm because of me!"
"My dear child----"