“‘Did you not frequently visit Mr. Bowles at his apartments?’
“‘No, I did not; and I do not thank you for propounding such questions to me!’
“‘I am not seeking for thanks, but merely wish to get at the facts. Did you ever have an interview with Mr. Bowles in the summer-house in your garden?’
“‘No, I did not; what business could I have with Mr. Bowles?’
“‘That is the very thing we are trying to find out. Is this the set that belongs to your ring?’
“Lottie handed Mrs. Ragland a large diamond set, the same that had been found by the detectives.
“‘La, yes, that is the very identical set that I lost; but I dare say that the same thief who stole my shoes took the set out of my ring!’
“‘Look at this picture, madame, and tell me if you recognize it?’
“‘Oh, yes; that is a picture of Mr. Bowles.’
“‘Will you be so good as to tell the jury how it happened to be hidden away in your bedroom bureau?’