Probably his head was wrapped up in the veil, and the skirt and mantle put on afterwards; but, in any case, his condition rendered him practically devoid of will power.

That is all the evidence I have to prove that the unknown woman was Jeffrey.

It is not conclusive but it is convincing enough for our purpose, seeing that the case against John Blackmore does not depend upon it." "Your case against him is on the charge of murder, I presume ?" said Stephen.
"Undoubtedly.

And you will notice that the statements made by the supposed Jeffrey to the porter, hinting at suicide, are now important evidence.

By the light of what we know, the announcement of intended suicide becomes the announcement of intended murder.