We don't believe he was within a mile o' them ruins on Sunday afternoon.

It's all a put-up job!" Petherton leaned towards the reporters.
"I hope you gentlemen of the press will make a full note of these proceedings," he observed suavely.

"You at any rate are not biassed or prejudiced." The coroner heard that in spite of his deafness, and he grew purple.
"Sir!" he exclaimed.

"That is a most improper observation! It's a reflection on my position, sir, and I've a great mind--" "Mr.Coroner," observed Petherton, leaning towards him, "I shall hand in a full report concerning your conduct of these proceedings to the Home Office tomorrow.

If you attempt to interfere with my duty here, all the worse for you.