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The Old Man in the Corner

CHAPTER XI
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Accordingly they had come forward, offering to throw what light they could upon the mysterious affair on the Underground Railway.
"The police naturally felt that their information, such as it was, came rather late in the day, but as it proved of paramount importance, and the two gentlemen, moreover, were of undoubtedly good position in the world, they were thankful for what they could get, and acted accordingly; they accordingly brought Mr.Errington up before the magistrate on a charge of murder.
"The accused looked pale and worried when I first caught sight of him in the court that day, which was not to be wondered at, considering the terrible position in which he found himself.
"He had been arrested at Marseilles, where he was preparing to start for Colombo.
"I don't think he realized how terrible his position really was until later in the proceedings, when all the evidence relating to the arrest had been heard, and Emma Funnel had repeated her statement as to Mr.
Errington's call at 19, Addison Row, in the morning, and Mrs.Hazeldene starting off for St.Paul's Churchyard at 3.30 in the afternoon.
"Mr.Hazeldene had nothing to add to the statements he had made at the coroner's inquest.

He had last seen his wife alive on the morning of the fatal day.

She had seemed very well and cheerful.
"I think every one present understood that he was trying to say as little as possible that could in any way couple his deceased wife's name with that of the accused.
"And yet, from the servant's evidence, it undoubtedly leaked out that Mrs.Hazeldene, who was young, pretty, and evidently fond of admiration, had once or twice annoyed her husband by her somewhat open, yet perfectly innocent, flirtation with Mr.Errington.
"I think every one was most agreeably impressed by the widower's moderate and dignified attitude.

You will see his photo there, among this bundle.

That is just how he appeared in court.


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