“‘Because nothing of the sort is necessary. If the facts of the case are correctly stated there is not the slightest doubt about the law.”
With that reply Mr. Delamayn took a written paper from his pocket, and spread it out on the table before him.
“What is that?” asked Mr. Vanborough.
“The case relating to your marriage.”
Mr. Kendrew started, and showed the first tokens of interest in the proceedings which had escaped him yet. Mr. Delamayn looked at him for a moment, and went on.
“The case,” he resumed, “as originally stated by you, and taken down in writing by our head-clerk.”
Mr. Vanborough’s temper began to show itself again.
“What have we got to do with that now?” he asked. “You have made your inquiries to prove the correctness of my statement—haven’t you?”
“Yes.”
“And you have found out that I am right?”