"Acting under Mr. McCausland's instructions, I did so."
"It presented the same appearance as now?"
"As far as I know."
"The safe will be removed to the jury-room later for inspection," said Badger.
"What was the date of Prof. Arnold's death, Mr. Chandler?" asked Shagarach.
"He died on a Tuesday. Let me see. The fire was on the 28th; then it must have been the 24th."
"How is that competent, your honor?" objected Badger.
"Perhaps Mr. Shagarach can explain its relevancy," said Chief Justice Playfair.
"Easily, your honor. Fowler, the chemist, has testified that Floyd's first visit was on the 23d, which was Monday. His uncle died on Tuesday, suddenly and unexpectedly. The prosecution asks us to believe that the accused either foresaw in some occult manner his uncle's death or contemplated blowing up the house while his uncle was still alive."
"Admit the testimony," said the judge.