The very simplicity of the means adopted to fasten a kind of responsibility on him might prove his best safeguard.

Even now I doubt whether any jury will find him guilty on the evidence as it stands, but my duty to my unhappy wife demands that I shall strengthen the arm of justice by every legitimate means in my power." "Is that your case, Mr.Ingerman ?" "At present, yes." "It assumes that the police adopt your view." "Not necessarily.

The police must do their work without fear or favor.
But Grant can be committed for trial on a coroner's warrant." "Grant is certainly in an awkward place." "Only a little while ago you dismissed my theory of the crime as airy persiflage." "That was before you quoted Horace.

I have a great respect for Horace.
His ode to the New Year is a gem." "Would you care to see my wife's recent letters ?" "If you please." "They are at my flat, I'll send you copies.

The originals are always at your disposal for comparison, of course.