“‘No, they are both dead.’
“‘Where and when did they die?’
“‘In the State of Louisiana, ten years ago.’
“‘Were you ever acquainted with a woman named Victoria Totten?’
“At the mention of that name, Mrs. Ragland’s face turned ghastly pale, and she gave a sudden start, as a person would when stung by a wasp, but she promptly answered:
“‘No.’
“‘Did you ever reside in the city of New Orleans?’
“‘No.’
“‘Have you ever been in that city?’
“‘Yes.’