I have noticed that the smartest counsel invariably begin with a few fireworks in order to induce the proper frame of mind in a witness." "Does that mean that you want me to blurt out bitter and prejudiced accusations against Mr.Grant ?" "I want to hear what you have to say about the death of your wife.

You forced the cross-examining role on me.

I'm doing my best." Ingerman kept silent during many seconds.

When he spoke, his cultured voice was suave as ever.
"Perhaps it was my fault, Mr.Furneaux," he said.

"You gave me a strong hint.