“Yes, sir.”
“When you took the flagon from Mr. Rank, where was the stopper?”
“On the table.”
“You are quite sure?”
“Quite.”
“Why are you so positive?”
“I cannot say, but I am quite sure.”
“That will do.”
The coroner looked perplexed. The jurymen gazed at him as if for inspiration. The detective made no sign.
The coroner rose and announced that the inquiry was adjourned.