That is grossly unfair and unjust!" "You are mistaken," said the Coroner.

"At the adjourned inquiry, the two medical men can be recalled, and you will have the opportunity--or your solicitor will have--of asking any questions you like for the present--" "For the present you have me under suspicion!" interrupted Ransford hotly.

"You know it--I say this with due respect to your office--as well as I do.

Suspicion is rife in the city against me.

Rumour is being spread--secretly--and, I am certain--from the police, who ought to know better.