'It is not actually necessary, but it is an additional safeguard and there is nothing of a private nature in the document.' The two men accordingly read the document, and, when Mr.Jeffrey had signed it in their presence, they affixed their signatures; and I may add that the painter left the recognizable impressions of three greasy fingers." "And these witnesses have been examined ?" "Yes.

They have both sworn to the document and to their own signatures, and the painter recognized his finger-marks." "That," said Thorndyke, "seems to dispose pretty effectually of any question as to the genuineness of the will; and if, as I gather, Mr.
Jeffrey came to the lodge alone, the question of undue influence is disposed of too." "Yes," said Mr.Marchmont.

"I think we must pass the will as absolutely flawless." "It strikes me as rather odd," said Thorndyke, "that Jeffrey should have known so little about his sister's intentions.

Can you explain it, Mr.
Blackmore ?" "I don't think that it is very remarkable," Stephen replied.

"I knew very little of my aunt's affairs and I don't think my uncle Jeffrey knew much more, for he was under the impression that she had only a life interest in her husband's property.