“Were they left open last night?”

“Yes, sir.”

“Very good.—And after you opened the door this morning?”

“I started to put out the lights, thinking Miss Dillard had forgotten to turn the switch last night; but just then I saw the poor gentleman there at the table, and went straight up and informed Professor Dillard.”

“Does Beedle know about the tragedy?”

“I told her of it right after you gentlemen arrived.”

“What time did you and Beedle retire last night?”

“At ten o’clock, sir.”

When Pyne had left us Markham addressed Professor Dillard.

“It might be well for you to give us what details you can while we’re waiting for Doctor Doremus.—Shall we go up-stairs?”