But could you swear to the identity in a court of law ?" "It is my firm conviction that the photograph is that of Mr.Graves.

I would swear to that." "No man ought to swear to more," said Thorndyke.

"Identification is always a matter of opinion or belief.

The man who will swear unconditionally to identity from memory only is a man whose evidence should be discredited.

I think your sworn testimony would be sufficient." It is needless to say that the production of this photograph filled me with amazement and curiosity as to how Thorndyke had obtained it.